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salpingitis

American  
[sal-pin-jahy-tis] / ˌsæl pɪnˈdʒaɪ tɪs /

noun

Pathology.
  1. inflammation of a salpinx.


salpingitis British  
/ ˌsælpɪnˈdʒaɪtɪs, ˌsælpɪnˈdʒɪtɪk /

noun

  1. inflammation of a Fallopian tube

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

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Etymology

Origin of salpingitis

1860–65; salping- ( def. ) + -itis

Example Sentences

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Acute salpingitis requires absolute rest, opium suppositories and hot fomentations.

From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 12, Slice 7 "Gyantse" to "Hallel" by Various

Acute septic salpingitis is ushered in by a rigor, the temperature rising to 103�, 104� F., with severe pain and constitutional disturbance.

From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 12, Slice 7 "Gyantse" to "Hallel" by Various

Tuberculous salpingitis is usually secondary to other tuberculous infections.

From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 12, Slice 7 "Gyantse" to "Hallel" 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.

An inflammation of the Fallopian tube is therefore called salpingitis.

From Woman Her Sex and Love Life by Robinson, William J.

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