Pubiotomy Definition
pyo͞o′bē-ŏt ′ ə-mē
noun
Surgical severance of the pubic bone a few centimeters lateral to the symphysis, especially to increase the capacity of a contracted pelvis sufficiently to permit the passage of a fetus during childbirth.
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Noun
Singular:
pubiotomy
Plural:
pubiotomiesFind Similar Words
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