Hysterectomy

Medical term · H

An operation to remove the cervix and womb, carried out through a cut on the abdomen (abdominal hysterectomy) or the vagina (vaginal hysterectomy). The ovaries can be removed at the same time, if necessary.

Word parts

hysterectomy = hyster/o + -ectomy

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