myomotomy

/maɪˈɒmtəmɪ/

Definitions

1. noun

a surgical incision into the uterus, especially to relieve a fibroid or other obstruction

“The procedure of myomotomy can help alleviate symptoms of uterine fibroids.”

Synonyms

  • hysteroscopic myomectomy
  • myometomy

Antonyms

  • hysterectomy