1. Plural of hysterectomy; surgical procedures in which the uterus is removed, often including the cervix and sometimes the ovaries and fallopian tubes.
Usage: Medical term; Typically used in clinical or healthcare contexts

Examples

• The hospital performed several hysterectomies last month.
• Hysterectomies are one of the most common surgical procedures for women.
• Recovery time for hysterectomies varies depending on the surgical approach used.
• The surgeon discussed the risks and benefits of hysterectomies with her patients.
• Advances in minimally invasive techniques have changed how many hysterectomies are performed.