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.
See eustachian tube.
Read Also:
- Salpingitis
noun, Pathology. 1. inflammation of a salpinx. noun 1. inflammation of a Fallopian tube salpingitis sal·pin·gi·tis (sāl’pĭn-jī’tĭs) n. Inflammation of a fallopian tube or eustachian tube. sal’pin·git’ic (-jĭt’ĭk) adj.
- Salpingitis isthmica nodosa
salpingitis isthmica nodosa salpingitis isth·mi·ca no·do·sa (ĭs’mĭ-kə nō-dō’sə) n. See adenosalpingitis.
- Salpingo-
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.
- Salpingocele
salpingocele sal·pin·go·cele (sāl-pĭng’gə-sēl’) n. Hernia of a fallopian tube.
- Salpingography
salpingography sal·pin·gog·ra·phy (sāl’pĭng-gŏg’rə-fē) n. Radiographic visualization of the fallopian tubes after injection of a radiopaque substance.