Term: total hysterectomy

Pronunciation: (TOH-tul HIS-teh-REK-toh-mee)

Description:

Surgery to remove the uterus and the cervix. The ovaries and fallopian tubes may also be removed. A total hysterectomy may be done through the vagina (with no incisions in the abdomen) or through an incision (cut) in the abdomen. Also called complete hysterectomy and simple hysterectomy.