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hysteroscopy Examination of the inside of the uterus by insertion of a lighted scope (hysteroscope) through the cervix into the uterus.

hysterectomy, vaginal Removal of the uterus through a surgical incision within the vagina, as opposed to abdominal hysterectomy. With a vaginal hysterectomy, the scar is not outwardly visible. See also hysterectomy, abdominal.

hysterectomy, total Complete surgical removal of the uterus including the cervix. Also known as complete hysterectomy.

hysterectomy, subtotal See hysterectomy, partial.

hysterectomy, partial Surgical removal of the uterus but not the cervix. Also known as subtotal hysterectomy.

hysterectomy, laparoscopic supracervical Surgical removal of the uterus but not the cervix, using laparoscopic techniques.

hysterectomy, complete See hysterectomy, total.

hysterectomy, abdominal Surgical removal of the uterus through an incision made in the abdominal wall, as opposed to a vaginal hysterectomy. See also hysterectomy, vaginal.

hysterectomy An operation to remove the uterus. Hysterectomies are most commonly performed as a treatment for fibroids, cancer or severe dysplasia of the uterus, and for dysfunctional uterine bleeding.

hypoxia-ischemia Blood flow to cells and organs that is not sufficient to maintain their normal function, combined with a lower-than-normal concentration of oxygen in arterial blood.

hypoxia A lower-than-normal concentration of oxygen in arterial blood, as opposed to anoxia, a complete lack of blood oxygen. Hypoxia will occur with any interruption of normal respiration.

hypovolemic shock See shock, hypovolemic.