Abdominohysterotomy Procedure

Medical Terminology Guide

Overview Definition Pronunciation Medical Usage Practice

abdominohysterotomy

/æbˌdɒmɪnoʊˌhɪstəˈrɒtəmi/
Medical noun Surgical procedure

Definition:Surgical incision through the abdominal wall and uterus

Etymology:From Latin "abdomen" + Greek "hystera" (womb) + "tomē" (cutting)

📚 Core Meanings

Surgical Procedure

Incision made through both abdominal wall and uterine wall

Abdominohysterotomy is performed in certain obstetric emergencies.
Abdominohysterotomy is used in specific high-risk deliveries.
Obstetrics

Alternative to Cesarean

Historical surgical approach before modern cesarean techniques

Early 20th century abdominohysterotomy had higher mortality rates.
Modern cesarean section replaced classical abdominohysterotomy.
Medical History

Veterinary Medicine

Procedure used in animal obstetrics

Abdominohysterotomy may be performed on breeding livestock.
The veterinarian performed an emergency abdominohysterotomy on the cow.
Veterinary

"Abdominohysterotomy" is a specialized medical term primarily used in surgical and obstetric contexts. While largely replaced by modern cesarean techniques, it remains relevant in medical literature and certain cases.

🔄 Usage Comparison

Medical Context

The abdominohysterotomy was performed under general anesthesia.

Historical abdominohysterotomy techniques carried significant risks.

This case required emergency abdominohysterotomy.

Layman's Terms

The abdominal-uterine surgery was performed under general anesthesia.

Early uterine incision procedures carried significant risks.

This case required emergency surgical delivery.

🔊 Pronunciation Guide

American English

/æbˌdɒmɪnoʊˌhɪstəˈrɒtəmi/

ab-DOM-in-oh-HIS-ter-OT-oh-mee

British English

/æbˌdɒmɪnəʊˌhɪstəˈrɒtəmi/

ab-DOM-in-oh-HIS-ter-OT-oh-mee

Pronunciation Key:

Common Mistakes

  • Omitting the "hyster" portion (incorrect: abdominotomy)
  • Misplacing stress on "mi" ending
  • Pronouncing "hystero" as "his-TEER-oh"

🎯 Medical Usage

Emergency + Abdominohysterotomy

Life-saving obstetric procedure

emergency abdominohysterotomy
performed when vaginal delivery is impossible
Obstetric Surgery

Abdominohysterotomy + Technique

Surgical methodology

classical abdominohysterotomy technique
historical surgical approach
Surgical Methods

Complications + Abdominohysterotomy

Surgical risks

abdominohysterotomy complications
including hemorrhage and infection
Postoperative Care

Grammatical Forms

Singular: abdominohysterotomy
Plural: abdominohysterotomies

⚠️ Common Confusions

Differentiate From:

Abdominohysterotomy is the same as modern cesarean section. (Incorrect)

Correct:Modern cesarean uses different surgical techniques than classical abdominohysterotomy.

Abdominohysterotomy refers to any abdominal surgery. (Incorrect)

Correct:Abdominohysterotomy specifically involves uterine incision through abdominal approach.

✍️ Practice Exercises

Definition Practice

1. The abdominohysterotomy procedure involves ______.
2. Historically, abdominohysterotomy was replaced by ______.
3. Emergency abdominohysterotomy may be indicated when ______.

1. incision through both abdominal wall and uterus

2. modern cesarean section techniques

3. vaginal delivery is impossible or dangerous

Pronunciation Practice

Practice saying these medical terms:

• Abdominohysterotomy [æbˌdɒmɪnoʊˌhɪstəˈrɒtəmi]
• The patient underwent abdominohysterotomy
• Abdominohysterotomy complications include hemorrhage

Correction Exercise

Identify and correct errors:

1. Abdominohysterotomy is performed through the vagina.
2. Pronounced [ab-do-min-oh-his-ter-ee]
3. Abdominohysterotomy is the modern standard for cesarean delivery.

1. Abdominohysterotomy is performed through the abdominal wall

2. Pronounced [æbˌdɒmɪnoʊˌhɪstəˈrɒtəmi]

3. Classical abdominohysterotomy was replaced by modern cesarean techniques