English Explanatory Dictionary

hysterosalpingo-oophorectomy

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. 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.

Pronunciation

/ˌhɪstərəsalˌpɪŋɡəˌəʊ.əfəˈrɛktəmi/ /ˌhɪstərəʊsalˌpɪŋɡəʊˌəʊ.əfəˈrɛktəmi/ /ˌhɪstərəsalˌpɪŋɡəˌoʊ.əfəˈrɛktəmi/ /ˌhɪstəroʊsalˌpɪŋɡoʊˌoʊ.əfəˈrɛktəmi/

Word forms

hysterosalpingo-oophorectomy hysterosalpingo-oophorectomies hysterosalpingooophorectomy

Etymology

By surface analysis, hystero- + salpingo- + oophor- + -ectomy.

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