hysterotomy
/ˌhɪstəˈrɑtəmi/
noun
- A surgical incision into the uterus, often performed during a cesarean section or to remove a fetus in certain emergencies.
- The hysterotomy was successful, and both mother and child are recovering well.
- The surgeon performed a hysterotomy to deliver the baby safely.
- In rare cases, a hysterotomy is needed to remove a pregnancy from the uterus.