colpotomy

[ kol-pot-uh-mee ]

noun

, Surgery.

, plural col·pot·o·mies.

1. incision of the vagina.

colpotomy

/ kəlˈpɒtəmɪ /

noun

1. a surgical incision into the wall of the vagina

Word History and Origins

Origin of colpotomy¹

colpo- ( colposcope ) + -tomy

Word History and Origins

Origin of colpotomy¹

C20: from colpo- + -tomy

Example Sentences

Therefore, before deciding upon the removal of a tumour by colpotomy, all the above points must be taken into consideration.

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