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.”

noun

A surgical operation to remove all or part of the uterus.

"She recovered well after her hysterectomy."

How to use hysterectomy

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In plain EnglishSurgery to remove the uterus.

hysterectomies plural

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She recovered well after her _____.

From hyster- (relating to the uterus) + -ectomy ("surgical removal").

Origin: Latin

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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").