noun
- Plural of hysterotomy; surgical incisions into the uterus, typically performed during cesarean section or other gynecological procedures.
Usage: medical; technical
Examples
- The surgical team performed multiple hysterotomies during the complicated delivery.
- Hysterotomies are standard procedures in obstetric surgery.
- The patient's medical records documented three previous hysterotomies.
- Modern techniques have improved the safety of hysterotomies in emergency situations.