"symphysiotomy" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: symphysiotomies [plural]
Etymology: symphysis + -otomy Etymology templates: {{af|en|symphysis|-otomy}} symphysis + -otomy Head templates: {{en-noun}} symphysiotomy (plural symphysiotomies)
  1. 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. Wikipedia link: symphysiotomy Synonyms: Gigli's operation, pelviotomy, pubiotomy, synchondrotomy, symphyseotomy, symphysotomy
    Sense id: en-symphysiotomy-en-noun-nKn37Pg5 Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, English terms suffixed with -otomy

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