salpingo-


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

Origin of salpingo-

< New Latin < Greek salping- (stem of sálpinx) trumpet + -o- -o-

British Dictionary definitions for salpingo-

salpingo-

adjective, combining form

indicating the Fallopian tubes salpingo-oophorectomy

Word Origin for salpingo-

C20: from salpinx

Medical definitions for salpingo-

salpingo-

pref.

Salpinx:salpingitis.