trachelorrhaphy

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English[edit]

Etymology[edit]

From trachelo- (cervix uteri) +‎ -rrhaphy (suturing).

Pronunciation[edit]

  • IPA(key): /tɹækiːˈlɒɹəfɪ/, /ˌtɹakiːˈlɒɹəfi/

Noun[edit]

trachelorrhaphy (plural trachelorrhaphies)

  1. (surgery) The operation of sewing up a laceration of the neck of the uterus.
    • 1892, American Gynecological Journal, II, page 142:
      We have had recently in gynecological work several “fads.” Sims’ cervix splitting, Emmet’s operation of trachelorrhaphy, divulsion of the cervix a la Goodell, going the way of all “fads.”

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