How Do You Spell SYMPHYSEOTOMY?

Pronunciation: [sˌɪmfa͡ɪsˈɒtəmɪ] (IPA)

Symphyseotomy is a medical procedure performed during difficult childbirth, where the pubic symphysis is surgically cut to allow the baby to be delivered. The word is spelled sɪmfaɪˈsiːɒtəmi in IPA phonetic transcription. The first syllable "sim" is pronounced with a short i sound, the "phy" syllable is pronounced with a long e sound, and the last syllable "otomy" is pronounced with a short o sound. The stress is on the second syllable. The word is derived from the Greek words symphysis, meaning "a growing together," and tome, meaning "a cutting."

SYMPHYSEOTOMY Meaning and Definition

1. Symphyseotomy is a medical procedure that involves surgically dividing the pubic symphysis, which is the joint that connects the two halves of the pelvis. This intervention is performed in certain circumstances to facilitate childbirth in cases where the baby's head is too large to safely pass through the birth canal.

   The procedure is typically performed under general anesthesia and involves making a small incision in the skin of the lower abdomen. Special instruments are then used to gradually separate the pubic bones and widen the pelvic outlet, allowing more space for the baby to pass through. After the baby is successfully delivered, the pubic bones are brought back together and the incision is closed with stitches.

   Symphyseotomy is considered a last resort in cases of obstructed labor, where other methods such as cesarean section are not feasible or pose more risks. This procedure can prevent complications for both the mother and baby, as it can help avoid prolonged labor, severe birth injuries, and potential life-threatening situations.

   Although symphyseotomy was more commonly performed in the past, advances in obstetric care have led to a decline in its use. Today, it is primarily used in resource-constrained settings where alternative interventions may not be available. As with any medical procedure, symphyseotomy carries certain risks, including bleeding, infection, and damage to surrounding structures, and it should only be performed by trained healthcare professionals in a carefully considered manner.

2. The operation of cutting through the symphysis pubis in order to enlarge the pelvic diameters.

   A practical medical dictionary. By Stedman, Thomas Lathrop. Published 1920.

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Etymology of SYMPHYSEOTOMY

The word "symphyseotomy" has its roots in the combination of two Greek terms: "symphysis" and "tomia".

The term "symphysis" (σύμφυσις) comes from the Greek word "sun" (σύν), meaning "together", and "phusis" (φύσις), meaning "growth" or "nature". In medicine, "symphysis" refers to the joining of two bones or cartilage, forming a joint.

The term "tomia" (τομή) comes from the Greek word "temnein" (τέμνειν), meaning "to cut" or "incise".