salpingectomy

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Synonyms: salpingostomy, salpingotomy

Antonyms: salpingostomy, salpingotomy

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Noun

1. {{lb|en|gynecology|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]].

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