symphysiotomy

noun

sym·phy·si·ot·o·my | \ ˌsim(p)-fə-zē-ˈät-ə-mē

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plural symphysiotomies

Medical Definition of symphysiotomy

: the operation of dividing the pubic symphysis (as to facilitate childbirth)