hysterosalpingogram

1 9.9

An X-ray test that checks the womb and the tubes to the ovaries for blockages

noun
/ˌhɪstərəˌsælˈpɪŋɡəˌræm/

Specialized

: histerosalpingografía

During the hysterosalpingogram, a special dye is used to enhance the X-ray image of the uterus and fallopian tubes.

Examples

The doctor recommended a hysterosalpingogram to check for any blockages in my fallopian tubes.
Before starting fertility treatment, many women undergo a hysterosalpingogram to ensure their reproductive system is healthy.
I will never forget the pain of my hysterosalpingogram.

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How Invasive

laparoscopy

Specialized

2 7.2

hysterosalpingogram

Specialized

1 9.9

Rubin test

Archaic

7.5

ultrasound

Specialized

105 4.1

Surface Forms

hysterosalpingogram singular

hysterosalpingograms plural

Morphology

hysterosalpingogram = hystero + salpingo + gram

The elements are medical Greek combining forms (hystero-, salpingo-, -gram) that are not standalone English words for most learners, so the meaning cannot be derived by a B1 learner from familiar English bases.

Etymology

Hysterosalpingogram comes from parts: hystero- 'womb', salpingo- 'trumpet' or 'tube', and -gram 'picture'. So a hysterosalpingogram is a 'picture' of the womb and its tube-like parts, which helps doctors look for blockages.