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hysterectomy

(HIS-teh-REK-toh-mee)
Surgery to remove the uterus, and sometimes surrounding organs and tissues. There are several different types of hysterectomy. When only the uterus is removed, it is called a partial hysterectomy. When the uterus and cervix are removed, it is called a total hysterectomy. When the uterus, cervix, part of the vagina, and a wide area of ligaments and tissues around these organs are removed, it is called a radical hysterectomy. These procedures may be done through the vagina (with no incisions in the abdomen) or through an incision (cut) in the abdomen.
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