noun

hysterectomy

hihs-tuh-REHK-tuh-mee

noun

A surgical operation to remove all or part of the uterus.

"She recovered well after her hysterectomy."

How to Use Hysterectomy

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In plain EnglishSurgery to remove the uterus.

hysterectomies plural

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She recovered well after her _____.

From hyster- (relating to the uterus) + -ectomy ("surgical removal").

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