salpingo

salpingo-

a combining form representing salpinx, in compound words: salpingotomy.
Also, especially before a vowel, salping-.


Origin:
< Neo-Latin < Greek salping- (stem of sálpinx) trumpet + -o- -o-

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salpingo-
 
adj, —combining form
indicating the Fallopian tubes: salpingo-oophorectomy
 
[C20: from salpinx]

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an extraordinary or unusual thing, person, or event; an exceptional example or instance.
a chattering or flighty, light-headed person.
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salpingo- or salping-
pref.
Salpinx: salpingitis.

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