embryotomy

[ em-bree-ot-uh-mee ]

noun

, Surgery.

, plural em·bry·ot·o·mies.

1. dismemberment of a fetus, when natural delivery is impossible, in order to effect its removal.

Word History and Origins

Origin of embryotomy¹

From the French word embryotomie, dating back to 1715–25. See embryo-, -tomy

Example Sentences

It is noteworthy that he recognized the method of embryotomy as necessary when other measures had failed.

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Finding it impossible to deliver her in the usual way, embryotomy was in this instance employed.

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The only course to be pursued in such cases is to excise the tumor, or, if this is not feasible, to perform embryotomy.

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Embryotomy consists in the dissection of the fetus, so as to reduce its bulk and allow of its exit through the pelvis.

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If the disproportion is too great the only resort is embryotomy.

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