a surgical procedure to remove the womb

The NHS says a hysterectomy is a surgical procedure to remove the womb (uterus).

the surgical removal of the uterus, which is sometimes performed in conjunction with an oophorectomy or ovariectomy, which is the surgical removal of the ovaries

Hysterectomy is the surgical removal of the uterus, which is sometimes performed in conjunction with an oophorectomy or ovariectomy, which is the surgical removal of the ovaries.

a common surgical procedure among women

A hysterectomy is a common surgical procedure among women.

surgery to remove a woman’s uterus for pain, bleeding, fibroids, or other reasons

Hysterectomy is surgery to remove a woman’s uterus for pain, bleeding, fibroids, or other reasons.

a gynecological surgery

A hysterectomy is a gynecological surgery to remove a woman's uterus.