Excision of a fallopian tube and an ovary is a:
A) salpingo-oophorectomy.
B) hysterosalpingo-oophorectomy.
C) salpingectomy.
D) panhysterectomy.

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Salpingo-oophorectomy is the surgical removal of both the fallopian tube and ovary. Hysterosalpingo-oophorectomy would also involve the removal of the uterus, while salpingectomy only involves the removal of the fallopian tube. Panhysterectomy involves the complete removal of the uterus and cervix, but not necessarily the fallopian tube and ovary.

Excision of a Fallopian Tube and an Ovary Is A