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Symphyseotomy

Symˊphy-se-ot′o-my

,
Noun.
[NL.
symphysis pubis
+ Gr. [GREEK] to cut.]
(Surg.)
The operation of dividing the symphysis pubis for the purpose of facilitating labor; – formerly called the Sigualtian section.
[Written also
symphysotomy
.]
Dunglison.

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