embryotomy
noun
em·bry·ot·o·my
ˌem-brē-ˈät-ə-mē 
plural embryotomies
1
: mutilation of a fetus to facilitate removal from the uterus when natural delivery is impossible
2
: dissection of embryos for examination
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“Embryotomy.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/embryotomy. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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