hysterosalpingo-oophorectomy

== English == === Alternative forms === hysterosalpingooophorectomy === Etymology === By surface analysis, hystero- +‎ salpingo- +‎ oophor- +‎ -ectomy. === Pronunciation === (UK) IPA(key): /ˌhɪstərəsalˌpɪŋɡəˌəʊ.əfəˈrɛktəmi/, /ˌhɪstərəʊsalˌpɪŋɡəʊˌəʊ.əfəˈrɛktəmi/ (US) IPA(key): /ˌhɪstərəsalˌpɪŋɡəˌoʊ.əfəˈrɛktəmi/, /ˌhɪstəroʊsalˌpɪŋɡoʊˌoʊ.əfəˈrɛktəmi/ Rhymes: -ɛktəmi === Noun === hysterosalpingo-oophorectomy (plural hysterosalpingo-oophorectomies) (surgery) A surgical procedure that involves the removal of the uterus, fallopian tubes, and ovaries, typically performed to treat severe gynecological disease such as cancer, advanced endometriosis, or other conditions affecting the female reproductive system. Hypernyms: procedure, operation, surgery, treatment, therapy Coordinate terms: hysterectomy, uterectomy, salpingo-oophorectomy, oophorosalpingectomy, salpingectomy, salpingotomy, salpingostomy, oophorectomy, ovariectomy, oophorotomy, ovariotomy