hysterosalpingography en · NOUN
Etymology
Etymology tree English hystero- Ancient Greek σᾰ́λπῐγξ (sắlpĭnx)bor. New Latin salpinx Ancient Greek -ο- (-o-)der. Latin -o-bor. English -o- English salpingo- Proto-Indo-European *gerbʰ- Proto-Hellenic *grə́pʰō Ancient Greek γρᾰ́φω (grắphō) Proto-Indo-European *-h₂ Proto-Indo-European *-éh₂ Proto-Hellenic *-ā́ Ancient Greek -ᾱ (-ā) Ancient Greek -η (-ē) Ancient Greek γραφή (graphḗ) Ancient Greek -γραφίᾱ (-graphíā)bor. French -graphieder. English -graphy English hysterosalpingography From hystero- + salpingo- + -graphy.
Meanings
- (countable, uncountable) An X-ray test that uses contrast dye to examine the uterus and fallopian tubes, mainly to check their shape and whether the tubes are open, often as part of infertility evaluation.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| HSG | Abbr=Yes | lexicographic | |
| hysterosalpingographies | Number=Plur | lexicographic |