annessiectomy

English

Etymology

From Italian annessiectomia, from annessi (“appendages”) + -ectomia (“-ectomy”), so called because the appendages of the uterus are removed. Doublet of adnexectomy.

Noun

annessiectomy (usually uncountable, plural annessiectomies)

  1. (surgery) The removal of the ovaries and Fallopian tubes.
    Synonym: salpingovariectomy

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