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PRONUNCIATION OF EMBRYOTOMY

embryotomy  [ˌɛmbrɪˈɒtəmɪ] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF EMBRYOTOMY

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pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
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Embryotomy is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES EMBRYOTOMY MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Definition of embryotomy in the English dictionary

The definition of embryotomy in the dictionary is the act of cutting up a fetus in order to aid its removal from the uterus.


WORDS THAT RHYME WITH EMBRYOTOMY


amniotomy
ˌæmnɪˈɒtəmɪ
arteriotomy
ɑːˌtɪərɪˈɒtəmɪ
craniotomy
ˌkreɪnɪˈɒtəmɪ
dichotomy
daɪˈkɒtəmɪ
episiotomy
əˌpiːzɪˈɒtəmɪ
herniotomy
ˌhɜːnɪˈɒtəmɪ
laparotomy
ˌlæpəˈrɒtəmɪ
lobotomy
ləʊˈbɒtəmɪ
osteotomy
ˌɒstɪˈɒtəmɪ
ovariotomy
əʊˌvɛərɪˈɒtəmɪ
phlebotomy
flɪˈbɒtəmɪ
rachiotomy
ˌreɪkɪˈɒtəmɪ
rhizotomy
raɪˈzɒtəmɪ
stereotomy
ˌstɛrɪˈɒtəmɪ
symphyseotomy
ˌsɪmfɪzɪˈɒtəmɪ
symphysiotomy
ˌsɪmfɪzɪˈɒtəmɪ
thoracotomy
ˌθɔːrəˈkɒtəmɪ
tracheotomy
ˌtrækɪˈɒtəmɪ
vagotomy
væˈɡɒtəmɪ
zootomy
zəʊˈɒtəmɪ

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE EMBRYOTOMY

embryo sac
embryo vitrification
embryogenesis
embryogenetic
embryogenic
embryogeny
embryoid
embryoid body
embryol.
embryologic
embryological
embryologically
embryologist
embryology
embryonal
embryonate
embryonic
embryonically
embryophyte
embryulcia

WORDS THAT END LIKE EMBRYOTOMY

anatomy
autotomy
cephalotomy
cordotomy
costotomy
cystotomy
enterotomy
gastrotomy
hysterotomy
iridotomy
lithotomy
microtomy
myringotomy
neurotomy
oncotomy
radial keratotomy
scotomy
syringotomy
tenotomy
trichotomy
varicotomy

Synonyms and antonyms of embryotomy in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «embryotomy» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF EMBRYOTOMY

Find out the translation of embryotomy to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of embryotomy from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «embryotomy» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

embryotomy
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

embriotomía
570 millions of speakers

English

embryotomy
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

embryotomy
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

تقطيع الجنين
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

embryotomy
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

Embryotomy
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

embryotomy
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

embryotomie
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Embrio
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Embryotomie
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

embryotomy
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

embryotomy
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Embriotomi
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

embryotomy
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

வயிற்றில் உள்ள கருவை
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

गर्भस्थती
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

embryotomy
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

embriotomia
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

embryotomy
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

embryotomy
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

embryotomy
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

embryotomy
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

embryotomy
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

embryotomy
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

embryotomy
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of embryotomy

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «EMBRYOTOMY»

The term «embryotomy» is used very little and occupies the 181.204 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «EMBRYOTOMY» OVER TIME

The graph expresses the annual evolution of the frequency of use of the word «embryotomy» during the past 500 years. Its implementation is based on analysing how often the term «embryotomy» appears in digitalised printed sources in English between the year 1500 and the present day.

Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about embryotomy

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «EMBRYOTOMY»

Discover the use of embryotomy in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to embryotomy and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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Elements of Operative Midwifery: Comprising a Description of ...
OF EMBRYOTOMY OPERATIONS IN GENERAL. The term embryotomy has generally been employed by systematic writers to express the more general mutilations of the foetal subject, for the purpose of reducing its bulk; and, of course, ...
David Davis, 1825
2
The Review of Rabbinic Judaism: Ancient, Medieval, and Modern
Before the era of modern obstetrics, it was common knowledge that labor that did not terminate within seventy-two hours was fatal. In nineteenth century England 0.5% of births ended in embryotomy. From this perspective we have to realize ...
Alan Avery-Peck, 2005
3
The principles and practice of obstetric medicine
It has been a very common doctrine among the older writers, that embryotomy operations involve in them a great degree of criminality, if presumed to be had recourse to before the child is bereft of its life by the natural agencies of the labour.
David Daniel Davis, 1841
4
Veterinary Treatment of Sheep and Goats
Embryotomy In cases where the lambs are putrid and rotten, the vagina will be dry and swollen. The lambs will be emphysematous and cannot be delivered per vagina. Caesarean section carries a very poor prognosis and therefore unless a  ...
Graham R. Duncanson, 2012
5
Fertility and Obstetrics in the Horse
Embryotomy involves the removal of part of the foal, per vaginam, either using a roughened wire or a knife. •. Embryotomy is best performed by an experienced obstetrician with appropriate guards to prevent trauma to the reproductive tract.
Gary England, 2008
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A Colonial Lexicon: Of Birth Ritual, Medicalization, and ...
536 (June 1970): 395–96; John B. Lawson, ''Embryotomy for Obstructed Labour,'' Tropical Doctor 4 (1974): 188–91; C. C. Ekwempu, ''Embryotomy Versus Caesarean Section,'' Tropical Doctor 8 (1978): 195–97; and J. Y. Obed, ''Fetal ...
Nancy Rose Hunt, 1999
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Elements of Obstetric Medicine: With the Description & ...
It has been a very common doctrine among the older writers, that embryotomy operations involve in them a great degree of criminality, if presumed to be had recourse to before the child is bereft of its life by the natural agencies of the labour.
David Daniel Davis, 1841
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Selected Topics in Obstetrics and Gynaecology-4: For ...
Sim's vaginal speculum -preferably single bladed, 'L' shaped anterior vaginal wall retractor -2 Nos, Debdas' drill perforator(see under craniotomy above), long Allis' tissue forceps-2 Nos, embryotomy scissors, sharp pointed long straight ...
Daftary & Desai, 2008
9
First lines of the practice of midwifery
CHAP. XVIII. EMBRYOTOMY, AND THE SYMPTOMS WHICH INDICATE THE DEATH OF THE FCETUS. The death of the child may occur either at the period of labour, or may have taken place some time before ; in the latter case, it will be in a ...
Charles Severn, 1831
10
"On Second Thought" and Other Essays in the History of ...
The reply (359—65) focused on cesarean section, so that the alternative, embryotomy, was implied rather than treated explicitly. Cesarean section was to be performed if there was hope of saving both mother and child. It was not allowed if it ...
Owsei Temkin, 2002

8 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «EMBRYOTOMY»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term embryotomy is used in the context of the following news items.
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Vet corner: Pain management at calving and lambing time
Recently I performed an embryotomy on a calf (a dismemberment of the foetus in the uterus when delivery by natural birth is impossible) and ... «Irish Farmers Journal, Feb 15»
2
Diana Stein: Planned Parenthood cartoon disgusting
I was nauseated by the disgusting cartoon the Gazette published Jan. 27. It showed Obama giving money for a new embryotomy scissors to ... «GazetteNET, Feb 15»
3
Mummified foetus may have been operated on INSIDE the womb
These characteristics 'strongly suggest a case of embryotomy,' according to Ruggero D'Anastasio of University Museum at University of Chieti, ... «Daily Mail, Oct 14»
4
Mummified 19th Century Foetus Reveals Extreme Ancient Abortion …
Records of embryotomy being practised date back to the Romans in first century AD, and evidence of the practice has been found in Dorset, ... «International Business Times UK, Oct 14»
5
Archaeologists discover mummified fetus under Italian church
D'Anastasio said the fetus "is the only anthropological proof of this surgical practice up to now in this geographical region," adding that embryotomy was ... «The Week Magazine, Oct 14»
6
Mummified Fetus Reveals Ancient Surgical Procedure
All of these characteristics "strongly suggest a case of embryotomy," which was a procedure that occurred before removing the fetus from the ... «LiveScience.com, Oct 14»
7
Nancy Pelosi Will Receive Planned Parenthood's Margaret Sanger …
Or perhaps the award could be a platinum pair of forceps that is used to crush, grasp, and pull the child's body apart, or a pair of embryotomy ... «LifeNews.com, Mar 14»
8
Most vets could tell you about rabbit food, but how many can geld a …
... dead calf and 50 per cent chance of a dead cow, too; b) shoot the cow – often the right decision in hindsight; c) cut the calf up (embryotomy), ... «New Statesman, Jan 14»

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