Embryotomy

(em-bre-of -o-me). An operation for reduction of the size of the fetus to render po ible its transmi ion through the birth-canal. See Cephalotripsy , Cranioclasm, Basiotribe, Basilyst, Decollation, Decapitation, Exenteration, Evisceration, Lamination, Perforation, Spondylotomy, Trans for at i on.