Surgery to remove the cervix (the end of the uterus that forms a canal between the uterus and the vagina).The upper part of the vagina and certain pelvic lymph nodes may also be removed. Also called cervicectomy.
Synonym: cervicectomy. ... Origin: trachel-+ G. Ektome, excision ... (05 Mar 2000) ... 
(tra″kә-lek´tә-me) cervicectomy.
Type: Term Pronunciation: trak′ĕ-lek′tŏ-mē Synonyms: cervicectomy
Trachelectomy: Surgical removal of the cervix, the lower portion of the uterus that protrudes into the vagina. Trachelectomy is done in younger women with early cancer of the cervix (with a tumor no larger than 2-3 centimeters). In this surgery, the cervix and the upper part of the vagina are removed but the rest of the uterus is left in place. The...
trachelectomy Surgical removal of the neck of the uterus.cervicectomy, trachelectomy Surgical removal of the cervix, the lower portion of the uterus that protrudes into the vagina. Cervicectomy is done in younger women with early cancer of the cervix. In this surgery, the cervix and the upper part of the vagina are removed but the rest of the uterus is left in place. The lymph nodes in the pelvis are al...