Hysterectomy

Definition of hysterectomy
National Cancer Institute

hysterectomy

(HIS-teh-REK-toh-mee)
Surgery to remove the uterus and, sometimes, the cervix. When the uterus and the cervix are removed, it is called a total hysterectomy. When only the uterus is removed, it is called a partial hysterectomy.

Source: NCI Dictionary of Cancer Terms