Salpiglossis
/ˌsælpɪˈɡlɒsɪs/
noun
1.
any solanaceous plant of the Chilean genus Salpiglossis, some species of which are cultivated for their bright funnel-shaped flowers
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1. a combining form representing salpinx, in compound words: salpingotomy. adjective, combining form 1. indicating the Fallopian tubes: salpingo-oophorectomy salpingo- or salping- pref. Salpinx: salpingitis.
- Salpingectomy
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- Salpingian
noun, plural salpinges [sal-pin-jeez] /sælˈpɪn dʒiz/ (Show IPA). Anatomy. 1. a trumpet-shaped tube, as a Fallopian or Eustachian tube. noun (pl) salpinges (sælˈpɪndʒiːz) 1. (anatomy) another name for Fallopian tube, Eustachian tube salpingian sal·pin·gi·an (sāl-pĭn’jē-ən) adj. Relating to a fallopian tube or a eustachian tube. salpinx sal·pinx (sāl’pĭngks) n. pl. sal·pin·ges (sāl-pĭn’jēz) See fallopian tube. […]
- Salpingitis
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