symphysiotomy
English
Alternative forms
- symphyseotomy
- symphysotomy
Etymology
symphysis + -o- + -tomy
Noun
symphysiotomy (plural symphysiotomies)
- A surgical procedure in which the cartilage of the pubic symphysis is divided to widen the pelvis, allowing childbirth when there is a mechanical problem.
Synonyms
- Gigli's operation
- pelviotomy
- pubiotomy
- synchondrotomy
Translations
operation of dividing the pubic symphysis