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salpingostomy
This term is a highly specialized medical descriptor used almost exclusively within gynecological surgery and pathology. It describes a specific mechanical intervention rather than a general condition, carrying a neutral, clinical tone. In a professional setting, it is used to specify the exact nature of the surgical approach to the fallopian tubes.
As a technical medical term, it follows standard English countability for surgical procedures, meaning it can be used in the singular to describe the process or in the plural to refer to multiple instances of the operation.
Meanings
Examples
The surgeon performed a salpingostomy to clear the tubal blockage.
A salpingostomy may be necessary to treat certain types of ectopic pregnancies.
We will proceed with a salpingostomy to restore the patency of the fallopian tube.
I wonder if a salpingostomy will actually improve her chances of conception.
The patient underwent a laparoscopic salpingostomy last Tuesday.
You will need a salpingostomy to remove the accumulated fluid from the tube.
The medical report indicates that a salpingostomy was successful.
The medical report indicates that a salpingostomy was successful.
Is a salpingostomy the only option for treating this obstruction?
Is a salpingostomy the only option for treating this obstruction?