salpingectomy

/ˌsælpɪnˈdʒɛktəmi/
noun
  1. Surgical removal of one or both fallopian tubes.
    • The doctor explained that a salpingectomy could reduce the risk of ovarian cancer.
    • Salpingectomy is sometimes performed as part of a hysterectomy.
    • After the ectopic pregnancy, she underwent a salpingectomy to remove the damaged tube.
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