Celiosalpingotomy

/ˌseːliəʊˌsælpɪŋˈɒtəmi/ noun

Surgical incision into a fallopian tube through an abdominal incision.

From Greek koilia (belly) + salpinx (trumpet, tube) + tome (cutting). This procedure allows access to the fallopian tube without removing it completely.

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