adnexopexy

/ædnɛksəˈpɛksi/

Definitions

1. noun

A surgical procedure to correct a congenital or acquired condition where a fallopian tube or ovary has descended into the pelvic cavity, often performed to treat conditions such as an ovarian cyst or an ectopic pregnancy.

“The doctor recommended an adnexopexy to alleviate her ovarian cyst symptoms.”

2. verb

To perform the surgical procedure of adnexopexy.

“The surgeon adnexopexied the patient to correct her fallopian tube anomaly.”

Synonyms

  • fallopian tube repair
  • ovarian pexy

Antonyms

  • hysterectomy
  • ovarian removal