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laparohysterosalpingo-oophorectomy

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

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  • UK: /ˌlapərəˌhɪstərəsalˌpɪŋɡəˌəʊ.əfəˈrɛktəmi/
  • UK: /ˌlapərəʊˌhɪstərəʊsalˌpɪŋɡəʊˌəʊ.əfəˈrɛktəmi/
  • US: /ˌlæpərəˌhɪstərəsalˌpɪŋɡəˌoʊ.əfəˈrɛktəmi/
  • US: /ˌlæpəroʊˌhɪstəroʊsalˌpɪŋɡoʊˌoʊ.əfəˈrɛktəmi/
  • rhymes with -ɛktəmi

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noun

Meaning 1

A complex surgical procedure that removes the uterus, fallopian tubes, and ovaries, typically through an abdominal or laparoscopic approach.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: rare

Topics: medicine, sciences, surgery

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

From laparo- + hystero- + salpingo- + oophorectomy.