salpingotomy en · NOUN
Etymology
From salpingo- + -tomy.
Meanings
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The operation of making an incision into a Fallopian tube to remove an ectopic.
Near-synonym: salpingostomy (sometimes synonymous)
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| salpingotomies | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Coordinates
Hypernyms
treatment · surgery · procedure · operation · therapy