What is another word for Embryotomy?

Pronunciation: [ˌɛmbɹɪˈɒtəmɪ] (IPA)

Embryotomy is a medical procedure that involves removing a dead fetus from the womb by dissecting it. The procedure is usually performed when the fetus has died late in the pregnancy or during delivery. However, some other synonyms can be used to describe this medical intervention. These include dissection, fetotomy, and postmortem Caesarean section. Dissection is a general term that covers the division of any body part or structure, while fetotomy specifically refers to the removal of a dead fetus. Postmortem Caesarean section, on the other hand, is a type of surgery performed after the death of the mother to safely remove the fetus from the womb.

What are the hypernyms for Embryotomy?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.
  • Other hypernyms:

    medical procedure, surgery, Fetal intervention, Invasive operation, Obstetric operation, obstetric procedure, reproductive surgery.

Usage examples for Embryotomy

By introducing an Embryotomy knife in the palm of the hand and cutting through the muscle of the diaphragm the interior of the chest can be reached in the same way and the heart and lungs removed.
"Special Report on Diseases of Cattle"
U.S. Department of Agriculture J.R. Mohler
The abdomen can be cut open by the Embryotomy knife or the long embryotome in the median line, or at any point, and the contents pulled out with the hand, the knife being used in any case when especial resistance is encountered.
"Special Report on Diseases of Cattle"
U.S. Department of Agriculture J.R. Mohler
These cases are always trying, but it is very rarely necessary to resort to Embryotomy.
"Special Report on Diseases of Cattle"
U.S. Department of Agriculture J.R. Mohler

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