'Symphysotomy' definitions:

Definition of 'Symphysotomy'

From: GCIDE
  • Symphysotomy \Sym`phy*sot"o*my\, n. Symphyseotomy. [1913 Webster]

Definition of 'symphysotomy'

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]