symphysio-
also -eo-
(after Fr. -éo-, from stem συµϕυσε- of Gr. σύµϕυσις), combining form of next, in the foll. surgical terms. symphysiorrhaphy (ˌsɪmfɪzɪˈɒrəfɪ), suture of a divided symphysis (Dorland Med. Dict. 1901). symphysiotome (-ˈfɪzɪəʊtəʊm) [Gr. -τοµος cutting], a knife used in symphysiotomy (Knight Dict. Mech. 1875). symphysiˈotomist, an advocate of symphysiotomy. symphysiotomy (ˌsɪmfɪzɪˈɒtəmɪ) [Gr. -τοµία cutting], the operation of cutting through the symphysis pubis to facilitate delivery.
| 1846 F. Brittan tr. Malgaigne's Man. Oper. Surg. 574 Symphysiotomy. There are two proceedings; one by ordinary, and the other by subcutaneous, incision. 1888 Buck's Handbk. Med. Sci. VI. 700/2 The medical profession became divided into Symphysiotomists and Cæsareanists, each advocating the one plan of delivery to the disparaging of the other. 1893 Brit. Med. Jrnl. 29 Apr. 915/2 The zeal with which several former advocates of Cæsarean section..have taken up symphysiotomy. |