salpingectomy

American  

[sal-pin-jek-tuh-mee] / ˌsæl pɪnˈdʒɛk tə mi /

noun

Surgery.

plural

salpingectomies

1. excision of the Fallopian tube.

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salpingectomy British  

/ ˌsælpɪnˈdʒɛktəmɪ /

noun

1. surgical removal of a Fallopian tube

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Etymology

Origin of salpingectomy

1885–90; salping- ( def. ) + -ectomy

Example Sentences

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

From Salon

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.

From Salon

While doctors still perform the procedure, the current standard calls for a bilateral salpingectomy, in which the fallopian tubes are entirely removed.

From Los Angeles Times

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

From New York Times

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

From Project Gutenberg