Symphysiotomy

Symphysiotomy
A surgical procedure to effect an immediate dramatic increase in the size of the pelvic outlet to permit delivery of a baby. The cartilage of the symphysis pubis (where the pubic bones come together) is surgically divided in the procedure which can be a life-saver for the baby.

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sym·phy·si·ot·o·my .sim(p)-fə-zē-'ät-ə-mē, sim-.fiz-ē- n, pl -mies the operation of dividing the pubic symphysis (as to facilitate childbirth)

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n.
the operation of cutting through the front of the pelvis at the pubic symphysis in order to enlarge the diameter of the pelvis and aid delivery of a fetus whose head is too large to pass through the pelvic opening. This procedure is now rarely employed.

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sym·phys·i·ot·o·my (sim-fiz″e-otґə-me) [symphysis + -tomy] the division of the fibrocartilage of the symphysis pubis, in order to facilitate delivery, by increasing the diameter of the pelvis.

Medical dictionary. 2011.

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  • symphysiotomy — ˌsim(p)fəzēˈäd.əmē noun ( es) Etymology: New Latin symphysis + English o + tomy : the operation of dividing the pubic symphysis to facilitate childbirth * * * symphyseotˈomy or symphysiotˈomy noun (Gr tomē a cut; surgery …   Useful english dictionary

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