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hydrosalpinx

noun

hy·​dro·​sal·​pinx -ˈsal-(ˌ)piŋ(k)s How to pronounce hydrosalpinx (audio)
plural hydrosalpinges -sal-ˈpin-(ˌ)jēz How to pronounce hydrosalpinx (audio)
: abnormal distension of one or both fallopian tubes with fluid usually due to inflammation

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“Hydrosalpinx.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/hydrosalpinx. Accessed 4 Dec. 2025.

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