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salpingitis Definition

sal·pin·gi·tis (sal′pin jīt′is)

noun

inflammation of a fallopian tube or eustachian tube

Etymology: < salpingo- + -itis

salpingitis Usage Examples

Converse of object

cause: If untreated, it can spread through the uterus to the fallopian tubes causing salpingitis.

Adjective modifier

  • acute: Conclusions: The initiation of acute salpingitis is predominantly due to the ascending spread of sexually transmitted microorganisms.
  • chronic: Chronic salpingitis is milder, longer lasting and may not produce many noticeable symptoms.

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