annessiectomy

English

Etymology

From Italian annessiectomia, from annessi (“appendages”) + -ectomia (“-ectomy”), so called because the appendages of the uterus are removed. Doublet of adnexectomy.

Noun

annessiectomy (usually uncountable, plural annessiectomies)

1. (surgery) The removal of the ovaries and Fallopian tubes.

   Synonym: salpingovariectomy

Derived terms

• hysteroannessiectomy