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salpingectomy.

The surgical removal of one or both fallopian tubes, usually performed to treat conditions such as ectopic pregnancy, infection, cancer, or to reduce the risk of ovarian cancer.

13 characters5 syllables approx.English language

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noun/sæl.pənˈd͡ʒɛk.tə.mi/US
  1. The surgical removal of one or both fallopian tubes, usually performed to treat conditions such as ectopic pregnancy, infection, cancer, or to reduce the risk of ovarian cancer.

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Where this word comes from

From salping- (“of or relating to the salpinx”) + -ectomy (“surgical removal”).

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