salpingo-oophoritis en · NOUN
Etymology
By surface analysis, salpingo- + oophor- + -itis.
Meanings
- (uncountable) Inflammation of the fallopian tubes and ovaries, usually caused by a pelvic infection, most commonly as part of pelvic inflammatory disease, and may lead to pelvic pain, fever, and reproductive complications such as infertility or ectopic pregnancy.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| salpingooophoritis | alternative | lexicographic |