'Symphyseotomy' definitions:

Definition of 'Symphyseotomy'

From: GCIDE

Symphyseotomy \Sym`phy*se*ot"o*my\, n. [NL. symphysis pubis + Gr. ? to cut.] (Surg.) The operation of dividing the symphysis pubis for the purpose of facilitating labor; -- formerly called the Sigualtian section. [Written also symphysotomy.] --Dunglison. [1913 Webster]