Fallopian tube

See also: fallopian tube

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Etymology

Early 18th century: from [[:w:Gabriele Falloppio|Fallopius|Gabriele Falloppio|Fallopius]] (“latinized form of the name of Gabriele Falloppio (1523 – October 9, 1562), the Italian anatomist and physician who first described them”) +‎ -an + tube.

Illustration of the fallopian tube and ovary.

Noun

Fallopian tube (plural Fallopian tubes)

  1. (anatomy) Either of the two ducts in female mammals through which ova pass from the ovaries to the uterus.

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