salpingectomy

(sal″pĭn-jek′tŏ-mē )

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[ salpingo- + -ectomy ]
The surgical removal of a fallopian tube. The procedure provides permanent sterilization. It can be performed electively by women who seek to avoid all further pregnancies.

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