gastroelytrotomy

Questions

What does gastroelytrotomy mean?

The operation of cutting into the upper part of the vagina, through the abdomen (without opening the peritoneum), for the purpose of removing a foetus.

Where does gastroelytrotomy come from?

From gastro- + elytrotomy.

How to pronounce gastroelytrotomy

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