salpingitis en · NOUN
Etymology
From salping- + -itis.
Meanings
- (countable, uncountable) Inflammation of one or both fallopian tubes, usually caused by a bacterial infection that spreads from the lower reproductive tract. It is a type of pelvic inflammatory disease and can lead to complications such as infertility or ectopic pregnancy if not treated promptly.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| salpingitides | Number=Plur | lexicographic | |
| salpingitises | Number=Plur | lexicographic |