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symphysiotomy

/ˌsɪm.fɪ.zɪˈɒ.tə.mi/

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 1.05 in modern English

Syllables
sym-phys-ioto-my
IPA
/ˌsɪm.fɪ.zɪˈɒ.tə.mi/
31
Scrabble Score
13
Letters
4
Syllables
8
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A surgical procedure in which the cartilage of the pubic symphysis is divided to widen the pelvis, allowing childbirth when there is a mechanical problem.

Etymology

From symphysis + -otomy.

Regional Pronunciation

  • British English: /ˌsɪm.fɪ.zɪˈɒ.tə.mi/

Inflected Forms

symphysiotomies (plural) symphyseotomy (alternative) symphysotomy (alternative)

Synonyms

Gigli's operation pelviotomy pubiotomy synchondrotomy

Questions

How do you pronounce symphysiotomy?
The recorded pronunciation is /ˌsɪm.fɪ.zɪˈɒ.tə.mi/.
What does symphysiotomy mean?
A surgical procedure in which the cartilage of the pubic symphysis is divided to widen the pelvis, allowing childbirth when there is a mechanical problem.
Where does symphysiotomy come from?
From symphysis + -otomy.

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