embryotomy
Americannoun
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Etymology
Origin of embryotomy
From the French word embryotomie, dating back to 1715–25. See embryo-, -tomy
Example Sentences
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In order to save the life of a wealthy woman, he must put his clerical garments aside and sully his hands with an embryotomy.
From Scientific American ● Dec. 11, 2020
The operations of craniotomy and embryotomy are to-day of relatively infrequent occurrence, and many obstetricians of large experience have never performed them.
From Moral Principles and Medical Practice The Basis of Medical Jurisprudence by Coppens, Charles
These cases are always trying, but it is very rarely necessary to resort to embryotomy.
From Special Report on Diseases of Cattle by United States. Bureau of Animal Industry
The only resort is embryotomy, by which I have succeeded in saving a valuable mare that had carried a colt in this condition for four days.
From Special Report on Diseases of the Horse by Michener, Charles B.
In most cases of monstrosity by excess, however, it is needful to remove the superfluous parts, in which case the general principles employed for embryotomy must be followed.
From Special Report on Diseases of the Horse by Michener, Charles B.
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