Which procedure removes both uterine tubes and both ovaries?

A) hysterectomy
B) partial hysterectomy
C) bilateral salpingo-oophorectomy
D) salpingectomy


C
Explanation: A) Hysterectomy removes the uterus, not the uterine tubes and ovaries.
B) There is no such thing as a partial hysterectomy.
C) Correct! Salping/o- means "uterine tube" and oophor/o- means "ovary."
D) Salpingectomy removes only the uterine tube, not the ovary.

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