salpingectomy

[sal-pin-jek-tuh-mee]

noun

Surgery.

plural

salpingectomies 

1. excision of the Fallopian tube.

salpingectomy

/ ˌsælpɪnˈdʒɛktəmɪ /

noun

1. surgical removal of a Fallopian tube

Word History and Origins

Origin of salpingectomy¹

1885–90; salping- ( def. ) + -ectomy

Word History and Origins

Origin of salpingectomy¹

C20: from _salpinx + _-ectomy

Example Sentences

"This has been referred to as 'opportunistic salpingectomy.'"

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That includes Marietti, who is having a salpingectomy, a procedure in which the fallopian tubes are removed instead of tied, as in tubal ligation, which can be reversible.

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It wasn’t until after she woke up from the procedure — a bilateral salpingectomy, in which her fallopian tubes were removed — that she felt relief.

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And removing both fallopian tubes entirely, a procedure called salpingectomy, is thought to reduce the risk even more, Dr. Bullock said.

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In women the corresponding operation—a section of the oviduct—is termed salpingectomy.

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