hysterectomy
noun/ˌhɪstəˈrɛktəmi/
Frequency rank: #16,284 most common English word
Meaning
A surgical operation to remove the uterus.
Example sentence
After the diagnosis, her doctor recommended that she undergo hysterectomy to remove her uterus.
Synonyms & related words
- uterectomy
Practice this word in the quiz
More words in ranks 16,201–16,300
- hardballa tough, uncompromising approach or aggressive tactics, especially in business or politics.
- headstoneA stone slab placed at the head of a grave, typically inscribed with the deceased person's name and dates.
- heterogeneityThe quality of being diverse or composed of many different kinds of elements.
- hibiscusa tropical flowering plant known for its large, colorful blossoms.
- hyperactiveAbnormally or extremely active, often to a degree that is difficult to control.
- ickyunpleasant, disgusting, or sticky in a way that causes discomfort.
- identicallyin exactly the same way; without any difference
- immediacythe quality of being immediate; happening or felt right now, without delay.
- immunotherapyA type of treatment that uses the body's own immune system to fight disease, especially cancer.
- incisiveintelligently clear and direct; showing sharp understanding