hysterectomy

noun

hys·ter·ec·to·my ˌhi-stə-ˈrek-tə-mē

plural hysterectomies

: surgical removal of the uterus

hysterectomized

ˌhi-stə-ˈrek-tə-ˌmīzd

adjective

Examples of hysterectomy in a Sentence

a surgeon who has performed many hysterectomies

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The task force's recommendations remain consistent with its 2018 guidance, including no screening for women under 21, those over 65 with a history of normal screenings, or individuals who have undergone a total hysterectomy. —

Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024 However, on the third take, the pipe exploded, hospitalizing Danko with a deep leg gash and damage to her internal organs, which required a hysterectomy. —

Legal Entertainment, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024 Other options include procedures that use heat to destroy fibroids, which are far less invasive than a hysterectomy. —

Fran Kritz, Verywell Health, 6 Dec. 2024 These can range from losing one’s ovaries and uterus in a total hysterectomy to needing to use a colostomy bag to collect waste. —

Simar Bajaj, NBC News, 29 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for hysterectomy