embryectomy

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. Removal of an embryo/fetus, especially if implanted outside of the uterus.

Pronunciation

/ˌɛm.bɹiˈɛk.tə.mi/

Word forms

embryectomy embryectomies

Etymology

From embryo + -ectomy.

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