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Hysterectomy

Noun: A hysterectomy is a surgical procedure in which a woman's uterus (womb) is removed.

Example: Sarah had a hysterectomy to treat her chronic pelvic pain.

Noun: In popular usage, a hysterectomy is sometimes used metaphorically to refer to the removal or elimination of something completely.

Example: The company underwent a hysterectomy of all non-profitable divisions to save the business.

Noun: In local or colloquial usage, hysterectomy may refer to a gathering or social event that is dominated by women.

Example: The book club meeting turned into a hysterectomy of laughter and friendship.

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