annessiectomy

== English == === Etymology === From Italian annessiectomia, from annessi (“appendages”) + -ectomia (“-ectomy”), so called because the appendages of the uterus are removed. Doublet of adnexectomy. === Noun === annessiectomy (usually uncountable, plural annessiectomies) (surgery) The removal of the ovaries and Fallopian tubes. Synonym: salpingovariectomy ==== Derived terms ==== hysteroannessiectomy