HYMENOTOMY
\hˌa͡ɪmənˈɒtəmɪ], \hˌaɪmənˈɒtəmɪ], \h_ˌaɪ_m_ə_n_ˈɒ_t_ə_m_ɪ]\
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By Thomas Davidson
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The part of anatomy which treats of the dissection of the membranes. The term has also been applied to the incision of the hymen, practised in certain cases of imperforation of the vagina, in order to give exit to the blood retained and accumulated in the cavity of the uterus.
By Robley Dunglison
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