| Manchester ovoid | An egg-shaped radium applicator for placement in the lateral vaginal fornices. Origin: University of Manchester, England (05 Mar 2000) |
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| Manchester operation | A vaginal operation for prolapse of the uterus, consisting of cervical amputation and parametrial fixation (cardinal ligaments) anterior to the uterus. Synonym: Fothergill's operation. Origin: Manchester, England (05 Mar 2000) |
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| ovoid | Egg-shaped (in three dimensions). Compare: ovate. (09 Oct 1997) |
| foetal ovoid | <embryology> The form of the foetus in utero; its length is about one-half of the length of the extended foetus. (05 Mar 2000) |