Celiosalpingotomy

/ˌseːliəʊˌsælpɪŋˈɒtəmi/ noun

Definition

Surgical incision into a fallopian tube through an abdominal incision.

Etymology

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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Doctors can open up a fallopian tube surgically to repair it, remove blockages, or address complications—it's precision surgery to save reproductive function!

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