hysterotomy

== English == === Etymology === From hystero- +‎ -tomy. === Noun === hysterotomy (plural hysterotomies) (surgery) The surgical procedure of making an incision in the uterus, commonly combined with a laparotomy during a caesarean section. Synonyms: uterotomy, metrotomy Hypernyms: procedure, operation, surgery, treatment, therapy Coordinate terms: hysterectomy, uterectomy, metrectomy, hysterosalpingo-oophorectomy, oophorosalpingectomy, salpingo-oophorectomy, oophorectomy, ovariectomy, oophorotomy, ovariotomy, salpingectomy, salpingotomy, salpingostomy ==== Derived terms ====