salpingoscopy

salpingoscopy
Visualization of the intraluminal portion of the fallopian tubes, usually by x-ray or by means of an endoscope. [salpingo- + G. skopeo, to view]

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sal·pin·gos·co·py (sal″ping-gosґkə-pe) endoscopic visualization of the uterine tubes via the fimbrial ends of the tubes, the endoscope being inserted into the peritoneal cavity via an incision made for laparoscopy or laparotomy.

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