Meaning of hysterectomy in English

1. Pronunciation

   /ˌhɪstəˈrɛktəmi/

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1. Noun

   hysterectomy

   Etymology

   late 19th century: from Greek hustera‘womb’+ -ectomy

   Definitions

   1. surgical removal of the uterus

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