Oophorosalpingectomy (Noun)
Meaning
Surgical removal of one or both ovaries and the corresponding Fallopian tubes.
Classification
Nouns denoting acts or actions.
Examples
- The patient underwent an oophorosalpingectomy to treat her ovarian cancer that had spread to the Fallopian tubes.
- Due to the high risk of ovarian cancer, the doctor recommended a prophylactic oophorosalpingectomy for the patient with a family history of the disease.
- The surgical team performed a bilateral oophorosalpingectomy to remove both ovaries and Fallopian tubes affected by endometriosis.
- After the diagnosis of ovarian torsion, the surgeon decided to perform an oophorosalpingectomy to prevent further complications.
- The patient's medical records showed that she had undergone an oophorosalpingectomy several years ago, which explained her infertility issues.