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 displacement of the ends of the broken bone is another cause of constriction, and between the two conditions the passage of the fetus may be rendered impossible without embryotomy.
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.
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
Finding it impossible to deliver her in the usual way, embryotomy was in this instance employed.
From Cattle and Their Diseases Embracing Their History and Breeds, Crossing and Breeding, And Feeding and Management; With the Diseases to which They are Subject, And The Remedies Best Adapted to their Cure by Jennings, Robert
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