salpingitis
Americannoun
noun
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Etymology
Origin of salpingitis
1860–65; salping- ( def. ) + -itis
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The pneumococcus, pathogenetic of pneumonia, is met with in many other diseases, such as pleurisy, salpingitis, meningitis, etc.
From New, Old, and Forgotten Remedies: Papers by Many Writers by Anshutz, Edward Pollock
An inflammation of the Fallopian tube is therefore called salpingitis.
From Woman Her Sex and Love Life by Robinson, William J.
Tuberculous salpingitis is usually secondary to other tuberculous infections.
From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 12, Slice 7 "Gyantse" to "Hallel" by Various
In rare cases they pass by the Fallopian tube to the peritoneal cavity and excite salpingitis and peritonitis.
From A System of Practical Medicine by American Authors, Vol. I Volume 1: Pathology and General Diseases by Various
On the other hand, she may have had a severe salpingitis on both sides and still be fertile.
From Woman Her Sex and Love Life by Robinson, William J.
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