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The operation of dividing the symphysis pubis for the purpose of facilitating labor; -- formerly called the Sigualtian section.

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  1. n. The operation of dividing the symphysis pubis for the purpose of facilitating labor; -- formerly called the Sigualtian section.
  2. The operation of dividing the symphysis pubis for the purpose of facilitating labor; -- formerly called the Sigualtian section. [Written also symphysotomy.] Dunglison.
  3. The operation of dividing the symphysis pubis for the purposeof facilitating labor; -- formerly called the Sigualtian section.[Written also symphysotomy.] Dunglison.
  4. n. The operation of dividing the symphysis pubis for the purpose of facilitating labor; -- formerly called the Sigualtian section.