Salpingo-oophorectomy
Definition & Meaning
Pronunciation /sælˌpɪŋ.ɡəʊ.əʊ.ə.fəˈɹɛk.tə.mi/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Salpingo-oophorectomy is a noun meaning bilateral oophorosalpingectomy; unilateral oophorosalpingectomy.
Meaning
bilateral oophorosalpingectomy; unilateral oophorosalpingectomy.
More Meanings
- (surgery) A surgical procedure in which one or both fallopian tubes and ovaries are removed, typically performed to treat or prevent conditions such as tubal or ovarian cancer, severe infection, or other diseases affecting the adnexal structures of the female reproductive system.
Word Forms
- salpingo-oophorectomies
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include salpingoophorectomy, salpingectomy, oophorosalpingectomy, salpingoscopy, hysterosalpingo-oophorectomy, ovariosalpingectomy.
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