embryotomy Surg.
(ɛmbrɪˈɒtəmɪ)
[ad. Gr. ἐµβρυοτοµία, f. ἔµβρυο-ν embryon + -τοµία cutting.]
‘The cutting up of the fœtus in utero into pieces in order to effect its removal’ (Syd. Soc. Lex.).
| 1721–1800 in Bailey. 1876 Gross Dis. Bladder 57 A 6 months' fœtus had to be removed by embryotomy. |