salpingo-oophorectomy en · NOUN
Pronunciation
- /sælˌpɪŋ.ɡəʊ.əʊ.ə.fəˈɹɛk.tə.mi/
Etymology
By surface analysis, salpingo- + oophor- + -ectomy.
Meanings
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(countable, uncountable) A surgical procedure in which one or both fallopian tubes and ovaries are removed, typically performed to treat or prevent conditions such as tubal or ovarian cancer, severe infection, or other diseases affecting the adnexal structures of the female reproductive system.
bilateral salpingo-oophorectomy
unilateral salpingo-oophorectomy
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| salpingo-oophorectomies | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Coordinates
salpingostomy · salpingotomy · oophorotomy · oophorectomy · salpingectomy
Hypernyms
procedure · surgery · therapy · operation · treatment