Embryotomy

(definition) by Webster 1913 Tue Dec 21 1999 at 23:21:37

Em`bry*ot"o*my (?), n. [Gr. an embryo + to cut: cf. F. embryotomie.] Med.

The cutting a fetus into pieces within the womb, so as to effect its removal.

 

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