MedicalTerminology DB

Meaning of salpingo-oophorectomy: Surgical removal of the fallopian tubes and ovaries.

Definition of salpingo-oophorectomy

Surgical removal of the fallopian tubes and ovaries.

How salpingo-oophorectomy is built

salpingo oophor ectomy salpingo-oophorectomy
  • salping/o Combining form · Greek fallopian tube, eustachian tube
  • oophor/o Combining form · Greek ovary
  • -ectomy Suffix · Greek surgical removal, excision

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Written and maintained by James Murray Last updated July 21, 2026 Educational reference, not medical advice. Read the limitations.

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