abdominohysterotomy
|ab-dom-i-no-hys-ter-ot-o-my|
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/æbˌdɒmɪnoʊˌhɪstəˈrɒtəmi/
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/æbˌdɒmɪnəʊˌhɪstəˈrɒtəmi/
surgical incision into abdomen and uterus
Etymology
Etymology Information
'abdominohysterotomy' originates from Latin and Greek roots, specifically the words 'abdomen' meaning 'belly' and 'hystera' meaning 'uterus', combined with 'tomia' meaning 'cutting'.
Historical Evolution
'Abdominohysterotomy' is a modern medical term derived from combining Latin and Greek roots to describe a specific surgical procedure.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'cutting into the abdomen and uterus', and this meaning has remained consistent in modern medical usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Last updated: 2025/03/31 06:36
