noun
hysterectomy
hihs-tuh-REHK-tuh-mee
Hysterectomy (noun) means a surgical operation to remove all or part of the uterus. Example: “She recovered well after her hysterectomy.”
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A surgical operation to remove all or part of the uterus.
"she even contemplated having her womb taken out to eliminate periods altogether, which would surely be her greatest possible career move, a tactical hysterectomy for ambitious women with menstruation problems"
— Bernardine Evaristo, Girl (2019)
"She recovered well after her hysterectomy."
How to use hysterectomy
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishSurgery to remove the uterus.
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Word forms
- Plural
- hysterectomies
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Etymology
From hyster- (relating to the uterus) + -ectomy ("surgical removal").
Rhymes for hysterectomy
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Frequently asked questions
What does “hysterectomy” mean?
The word “hysterectomy” means a surgical operation to remove all or part of the uterus. In plain terms, surgery to remove the uterus.
How do you pronounce “hysterectomy”?
“Hysterectomy” is pronounced hihs-tuh-REHK-tuh-mee (/hɪstəˈɹɛktəmi/ in IPA).
How do you use “hysterectomy” in a sentence?
Here is “hysterectomy” used in a sentence: “She recovered well after her hysterectomy.”
What part of speech is “hysterectomy”?
“Hysterectomy” is a noun.
Where does the word “hysterectomy” come from?
The word “hysterectomy” comes from Latin. From hyster- (relating to the uterus) + -ectomy ("surgical removal").
