Hysterotomy (Noun)
Meaning
Surgical incision into the uterus (as in cesarean section).
Classification
Nouns denoting acts or actions.
Examples
- A hysterotomy is a surgical incision into the uterus, often performed during a cesarean section to deliver a baby.
- The obstetrician carefully made a low-transverse hysterotomy to minimize the risk of complications during the cesarean section.
- In some cases, a hysterotomy may be performed to remove a non-viable fetus or to treat certain uterine conditions.
- The surgeon's skilled hands moved quickly and precisely as she made the hysterotomy and delivered the baby.
- A classical hysterotomy, which involves a vertical incision in the upper part of the uterus, is sometimes necessary in emergency situations.