Definitions For Symphysiotomy

Noun

SYMPHYSIOTOMY (plural SYMPHYSIOTOMYs) A surgical procedure in which the cartilage of the pubic symphysis is divided to widen the pelvis, allowing childbirth when there is a mechanical problem.

Synonyms

Gigli's operation pelviotomy pubiotomy synchondrotomy

Translations

Alternative forms

symphyseotomy symphysotomy

Etymology

{{af, en, symphysis, -otomy}}

Is Symphysiotomy a Scrabble Word?

Words With Friends NO
Scrabble US NO
Scrabble UK YES
English International (SOWPODS) YES
Scrabble Global YES
Enable1 Dictionary NO

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Scrabble
31
Words with Friends
30

The word Symphysiotomy is worth 31 points in Scrabble and 30 points in Words with Friends

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