salpingectomy en · NOUN
Pronunciation
- /sæl.pənˈd͡ʒɛk.tə.mi/ (US)
Etymology
From salping- (“of or relating to the salpinx”) + -ectomy (“surgical removal”).
Meanings
- (countable, uncountable) The surgical removal of one or both fallopian tubes, usually performed to treat conditions such as ectopic pregnancy, infection, cancer, or to reduce the risk of ovarian cancer.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| salpingectomies | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Coordinates
salpingotomy · salpingostomy · oophorosalpingectomy
Hypernyms
therapy · procedure · surgery · operation · treatment
Translations (5)
cs salpingektomie (Translations) · fi munanjohtimen poistoleikkaus (Translations) · es salpingectomía (Translations) · fi salpingektomia (Translations) · pl salpingotomia (Translations)