colposuspension en · NOUN
Etymology
From colpo- + suspension.
Meanings
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(countable, uncountable) The use of sutures to support the neck of the bladder in order to reduce stress incontinence in women
Noe et al. generally uses two single “interrupted” sutures or, in case of a colposuspension, a “continuous” type suture.
2016 February 5, “Laparoscopic Pectopexy: A Biomechanical Analysis”, in PLOS ONE, →DOI:
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| colposuspensions | Number=Plur | lexicographic |