Sym`phy*se*ot"o*my (?), n. [NL. symphysis pubis + Gr. to cut.] Surg.

The operation of dividing the symphysis pubis for the purpose of facilitating labor; -- formerly called the Sigualtian section.

[Written also symphysotomy.]

Dunglison.

 

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