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from The Century Dictionary.

  • noun Operative fixation of the fundus of the uterus to the anterior abdominal wall for the relief of prolapse.

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Examples

  • In two of the cases the hysteropexy had been performed over five years before the pregnancy occurred, and, although the bands of adhesion between the fundus and the parietes must have become very tough after so long a period, no special difficulty was encountered.

    Anomalies and Curiosities of Medicine 1896

  • As, however, the uterus undergoes perfect involution, it is restored to its original condition before the onset of the disease which rendered hysteropexy necessary. ''

    Anomalies and Curiosities of Medicine 1896

  • In two of the cases the hysteropexy had been performed over five years before the pregnancy occurred, and, although the bands of adhesion between the fundus and the parietes must have become very tough after so long a period, no special difficulty was encountered.

    Anomalies and Curiosities of Medicine 1896

  • As, however, the uterus undergoes perfect involution, it is restored to its original condition before the onset of the disease which rendered hysteropexy necessary. "

    Anomalies and Curiosities of Medicine 1896

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