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hysterosalpingo-oophorectomy

noun · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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  • UK: /ˌhɪstərəsalˌpɪŋɡəˌəʊ.əfəˈrɛktəmi/
  • UK: /ˌhɪstərəʊsalˌpɪŋɡəʊˌəʊ.əfəˈrɛktəmi/
  • US: /ˌhɪstərəsalˌpɪŋɡəˌoʊ.əfəˈrɛktəmi/
  • US: /ˌhɪstəroʊsalˌpɪŋɡoʊˌoʊ.əfəˈrɛktəmi/
  • rhymes with -ɛktəmi

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noun

Meaning 1

A surgical procedure that involves the removal of the uterus, fallopian tubes, and ovaries, typically performed to treat severe gynecological disease such as cancer, advanced endometriosis, or other conditions affecting the female reproductive system.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Topics: medicine, sciences, surgery

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

Broader terms: procedure, operation, surgery, treatment, therapy

History

Etymology

By surface analysis, hystero- + salpingo- + oophor- + -ectomy.