total hysterectomy
Definition
Noun: A total hysterectomy is a surgical procedure for the complete removal of the uterus, including the cervix. This is distinct from a partial or subtotal hysterectomy, where the cervix is left in place.
Usage
The term is used in medical contexts to specify the type of hysterectomy performed. * The patient underwent a total hysterectomy to treat her condition. * A total hysterectomy is often recommended for certain cancers.
Advanced Usage
- The procedure may be described in more detail by the surgical approach, such as an , , or .
- It is often contrasted with a radical hysterectomy, which involves removing more surrounding tissue, typically for cancer treatment.
Variants and Related Words
- Hysterectomy (n): The general surgical removal of the uterus. A total hysterectomy is one specific type.
- Subtotal hysterectomy (n): A surgical procedure to remove the main body of the uterus while leaving the cervix intact.
- Panhysterectomy (n): An older or less specific term sometimes used synonymously with total hysterectomy, though it can imply removal of the uterus and cervix.
Synonyms
- Complete hysterectomy (Note: In precise medical terminology, "total hysterectomy" is the preferred term; "complete" can sometimes be ambiguous.)
Antonyms
- Subtotal hysterectomy
- Partial hysterectomy
- Supracervical hysterectomy
Noun
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surgical removal of the uterus and cervix
