interposition operation

noun

: the surgical repositioning of the uterus beneath the bladder for relief of cystocele and uterine prolapse

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“Interposition operation.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/interposition%20operation. Accessed 8 Jul. 2026.

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