| Gigli | Leonardo, Italian gynecologist, 1863-1908. See: Gigli's operation, Gigli's saw. (05 Mar 2000) |
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| Gigli's operation | Severance of the pubic bone a few centimeters lateral to the symphysis, in order to increase the capacity of a contracted pelvis sufficiently to permit the passage of a living child. Synonym: Gigli's operation, pelviotomy, pelvitomy. Origin: L. Pubis, pubic bone, + G. Tome, incision (05 Mar 2000) |
| Gigli's saw | A hand-held wire saw for use in craniotomy or pubiotomy. (05 Mar 2000) |