cervicectomy

/səˈvɪsɪkəktɔmi/ (suh-vi-sik-uhk-toh-mee)

Definitions

1. noun

The surgical removal of part or all of the cervix.

“The patient underwent a cervicectomy to treat her cervical cancer.”

Synonyms

  • cervical amputation
  • cervical resection

Antonyms

  • cervical conservation
  • cervical preservation