Definitions for hysterectomy

hysterectomy hys·ter·ec·to·my

Spelling: [his-tuh-rek-tuh-mee]
IPA: /ˌhɪs təˈrɛk tə mi/

Hysterectomy is a 12 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 25 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 24 points.

You can make 782 anagrams from letters in hysterectomy (ceehmorsttyy).

Definitions for hysterectomy

noun

  1. excision of the uterus.

Origin of hysterectomy

First recorded in 1885-90; hyster- + -ectomy

Examples for hysterectomy

These are fatal conditions which follow any major operation in surgery, and have no special connexion with hysterectomy.

This contains an interesting review of the serre-nœud and clamp period of hysterectomy.

hysterectomy may be necessary at any time during pregnancy; after labour has begun; and during puerpery on account of fibroids.

There are many more inspiring tales like these, including the story of Carolyn Morrison, who had a hysterectomy in 2008.

A rare cause of death after ovariotomy or hysterectomy is a perforating ulcer of the stomach or jejunum.

In the later stages good consequences follow the induction of labour and the immediate performance of hysterectomy.

Thus an expected ovariotomy may terminate as a Csarean section, or as a hysterectomy.

hysterectomy, preferably by the abdominal route, as this enables the peritoneal cavity to be cleared of clot.

The risk of intestinal obstruction after bilateral ovariotomy is greater than after hysterectomy.

Finally, three weeks before admission, a hysterectomy was performed.

Word Value for hysterectomy
Scrable

25

Words with friends

24

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