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hysterectomy
(redirected from complete hysterectomy)

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hys·ter·ec·to·my  (hst-rkt-m)
n. pl. hys·ter·ec·to·mies
Surgical removal of part or all of the uterus.
hyster·ecto·mize (-mz) v.
hysterectomy [ˌhɪstəˈrɛktəmɪ]
n pl -mies
(Medicine / Surgery) surgical removal of the uterus
hysterectomy  (hst-rkt-m)
Surgical removal of part or all of the uterus.
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Noun1.hysterectomy - surgical removal of the uterus
ablation, cutting out, extirpation, excision - surgical removal of a body part or tissue
panhysterectomy, radical hysterectomy - surgical removal of the uterus and the ovaries and oviducts and cervix and related lymph nodes
total hysterectomy - surgical removal of the uterus and cervix
Translations
hysterectomy [ˌhɪstəˈrektəmɪ] N → histerectomía f
she had to have a hysterectomy → le tuvieron que hacer una histerectomía
hysterectomy [ˌhɪstəˈrɛktəmi] n → hystérectomie f
hysterectomy
n → Hysterektomie f (spec), → Totaloperation f
hysterectomy [ˌhɪstəˈrɛktəmɪ] n (Med) → isterectomia
hysterectomy [ˌhɪstəˈrɛktəmɪ] n (Med) → isterectomia


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If I had a complete hysterectomy to also remove the troublesome, cyst-prone ovaries I'd go into instant menopause and be faced with the decision whether to take potentially harmful hormone replacement therapy.
One woman's choice: fibroids and hysterectomy by Page, Shannon / Women's Health Journal
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