fallopian tube

or Fallo·pian tube

[ fuh-loh-pee-uhn ]

noun

1. one of a pair of long, slender ducts in the female abdomen that transport ova from the ovary to the uterus and, in fertilization, transport sperm cells from the uterus to the released ova; the oviduct of higher mammals.

Fallopian tube

/ fəˈləʊpɪən /

noun

1. either of a pair of slender tubes through which ova pass from the ovaries to the uterus in female mammals See oviduct oviducaloviductal

fallopian tube

/ fə-lō′pē-ən /

1. Either of a pair of long, slender tubes found in female mammals that carry egg cells from the ovaries to the uterus.

Word History and Origins

Origin of fallopian tube¹

1700–10; named after Gabriello Fallopio (died 1562), Italian anatomist; -ian

Word History and Origins

Origin of fallopian tube¹

C18: named after Gabriello Fallopio (1523–62), Italian anatomist who first described the tubes

Example Sentences

She lost part of her fallopian tube.

From Salon

As a BRCA1 previvor, my risk for breast, ovarian, pancreatic, peritoneal, fallopian tube and endometrial cancer is higher than normal.

From Salon

However, it required the removal of most of her right fallopian tube.

From Salon

She was eventually rushed into surgery and also had to have her right fallopian tube removed.

From Salon

Doctors eventually removed her right fallopian tube to save her life, lowering her chances of having a successful pregnancy in the future.

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