hysterectomy
Translation
hysterectomy
Examples
She had a hysterectomy last year.
She had a hysterectomy last year.
A hysterectomy is a major operation.
A hysterectomy is a major operation.
Grammar Patterns
to have a hysterectomy She had a hysterectomy last year.
Similar Words
Synonyms: uterine excision
Etymology
From Greek 'hystera' (womb) + 'ektomē' (a cutting out).
Memory Tips
Break it down: 'hyster-' relates to the uterus, and '-ectomy' means surgical removal (like appendectomy).