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symphyseotomy
<surgery> The operation of dividing the symphysis pubis for the purpose of facilitating labour; formerly called the Sigualtian section.

Alternative forms: symphysotomy.

Origin: NL. Symphysis pubis + Gr. To cut.

Source: Websters Dictionary


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