Partial hysterectomy
Partial hysterectomy
In a partial hysterectomy, the uterus is surgically removed but the cervix is left in place. Also called a subtotal hysterectomy.
partial hysterectomy
[hiss-ter-EK-toe-mee]
Surgery to remove the uterus only. When the uterus and part or all of the cervix are removed, it is called a total hysterectomy.