salpingectomy

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This operation, which has gained wide attention in recent years under the name of "sterilization," usually takes the form of vasectomy in man and salpingectomy in woman; it is desirable that the reader should have a clear understanding of its nature.

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  1. from New Latin salpinx (salping-), q. v., + Greek ἐκτομή, a cutting out.
 

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/sælpɪnˈdʒɛktəmi/
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