symphysiotomy

English

Alternative forms

• symphyseotomy
• symphysotomy

Etymology

From symphysis +‎ -otomy.

Noun

symphysiotomy (plural symphysiotomies)

1. A surgical procedure in which the cartilage of the pubic symphysis is divided to widen the pelvis, allowing childbirth when there is a mechanical problem.

Synonyms

• Gigli's operation
• pelviotomy
• pubiotomy
• synchondrotomy

Translations

operation of dividing the pubic symphysis