Symphyseotomy
Pronunciation : Sym`phy*se*ot"o*my
Part of Speech : n.
Etymology : [NL. symphysis pubis + Gr. (Surg.)
Definition : Defn: The operation of dividing the symphysis pubis for the purpose of facilitating labor; -- formerly called the Sigualtian section. [Written also symphysotomy.] Dunglison.
Source : Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913