Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
salpingo
Prefix
/sælˈpɪŋɡoʊ/
Definition
A prefix used in medical terms related to the fallopian tubes.
Examples
- Salpingectomy is the surgical removal of a fallopian tube.
- Salpingitis is the inflammation of the fallopian tubes.
- Salpingostomy is a surgical procedure creating an opening in a fallopian tube.
Meaning
Refers specifically to structures associated with the female reproductive system, particularly the tubes that connect the ovaries to the uterus.
Synonyms
- Tube-related
- Fallopian
