hymenorrhaphy

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What does hymenorrhaphy mean?

Reconstructive surgery in which a woman's hymen is restored to the unbroken condition ordinarily characteristic of virginity.

Where does hymenorrhaphy come from?

Etymology tree English hymen Ancient Greek -ο- (-o-)der. Latin -o-bor. English -o- English -rrhaphy English hymenorrhaphy From hymen + -o- + -rrhaphy.

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