The Collaborative International Dictionary
symphysotomy
Symphyseotomy \Sym`phy*se*ot"o*my\, n. [NL. symphysis pubis +
Gr. ? to cut.] (Surg.)
The operation of dividing the symphysis pubis for the purpose
of facilitating labor; -- formerly called the Sigualtian
section. [Written also symphysotomy.]
--Dunglison.
Wiktionary
symphysotomy
n. (alternative form of symphyseotomy English)