embryotomySurg.|ɛmbrɪˈɒtəmɪ| [ad.Gr. ἐµβρυοτοµία, f. ἔµβρυο-ν embryon + -τοµία cutting.] ‘The cutting up of the fœtus in utero into pieces in order to effect its removal’ (Syd. Soc.Lex.). 1721–1800in Bailey.1876Gross Dis. Bladder 57 A 6 months' fœtus had to be removed by embryotomy.