salpingitis

[ sal-pin-jahy-tis ]

noun

, Pathology.

1. inflammation of a salpinx.

salpingitis

/ ˌsælpɪnˈdʒaɪtɪs; ˌsælpɪnˈdʒɪtɪk /

noun

1. inflammation of a Fallopian tube

Derived Forms

• salpingitic, adjective

Other Words From

• sal·pin·git·ic [sal-pin-, jit, -ik], adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of salpingitis¹

1860–65; salping- ( def ) + -itis

Word History and Origins

Origin of salpingitis¹

C19: from salpinx + -itis

Example Sentences

In rare cases they pass by the Fallopian tube to the peritoneal cavity and excite salpingitis and peritonitis.

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The pneumococcus, pathogenetic of pneumonia, is met with in many other diseases, such as pleurisy, salpingitis, meningitis, etc.

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Acute septic salpingitis is ushered in by a rigor, the temperature rising to 103�, 104� F., with severe pain and constitutional disturbance.

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The marriage occurred and some months later the young woman went to her grave, a victim of gonorrheal salpingitis and peritonitis.

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On the other hand, she may have had a severe salpingitis on both sides and still be fertile.

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