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salpingitis

/ˌsæl.pɪnˈdʒaɪ.tɪs/

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noun

/ˌsæl.pɪnˈdʒaɪ.tɪs/C2formalmedical
  • ruМедицинский термин, обозначающий воспаление маточной трубы, обычно вызванное инфекцией, распространяющейся из влагалища или матки, или воспаление евстахиевой трубы.

A medical term referring to inflammation of a Fallopian tube, typically caused by an infection that spreads from the vagina or uterus, or inflammation of a Eustachian tube.

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  1. Inflammation of a Fallopian tubeC2formalmedical

    A medical condition characterized by swelling and infection of one or both Fallopian tubes, often resulting from the spread of bacteria from the vagina or uterus.

    ruВоспаление маточной трубы

    • The patient was diagnosed with salpingitis after experiencing pelvic pain.
    • Untreated salpingitis can lead to infertility.
    • Antibiotics are commonly prescribed to treat salpingitis.
  2. Inflammation of a Eustachian tubeC2formalmedical

    A less common condition involving swelling of the Eustachian tube, which connects the middle ear to the throat.

    ruВоспаление евстахиевой трубы

    • Salpingitis of the Eustachian tube can cause ear pain and hearing difficulties.
    • The doctor explained that salpingitis in the ear is rare but treatable.
    • Chronic salpingitis may require surgical intervention.
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