salpingo-oophoritis

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What does salpingo-oophoritis mean?

Inflammation of the fallopian tubes and ovaries, usually caused by a pelvic infection, most commonly as part of pelvic inflammatory disease, and may lead to pelvic pain, fever, and reproductive complications such as infertility or ectopic pregnancy.

Where does salpingo-oophoritis come from?

By surface analysis, salpingo- + oophor- + -itis.

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