salpingectomy

== English == === Etymology === From salping- (“of or relating to the salpinx”) +‎ -ectomy (“surgical removal”). === Pronunciation === (US) IPA(key): /sæl.pənˈd͡ʒɛk.tə.mi/ Rhymes: -ɛktəmi === Noun === salpingectomy (countable and uncountable, plural salpingectomies) (gynaecology, surgery) The surgical removal of one or both fallopian tubes, usually performed to treat conditions such as ectopic pregnancy, infection, cancer, or to reduce the risk of ovarian cancer. Hypernyms: procedure, operation, surgery, treatment, therapy Coordinate terms: salpingostomy, salpingotomy; oophorosalpingectomy ==== Translations ====