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symphysiotomy
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What does symphysiotomy mean?
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.
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Eldridge gives an instance of separation of the symphysis pubis during labor,--a natural symphysiotomy.