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fallopian tubes

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  1. The slender tubes through which ova pass from the ovaries to the uterus. Fertilization normally takes place in the fallopian tubes. (See reproductive systems.)

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Serious medical complications forced doctors to remove her uterus and fallopian tubes.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 28, 2025

“RRM diagnoses and treats the root causes of infertility, like endometriosis, PCOS, low sperm count, blocked fallopian tubes, miscarriages and hormonal imbalances.”

From Salon • Aug. 8, 2025

Most ovarian cancer starts in the fallopian tubes, so by the time it gets to the ovaries, it may have already spread elsewhere too.

From BBC • Dec. 19, 2024

Before going into labor, however, Madrigal shooed off a wave of nurses who asked if she wanted to have her fallopian tubes tied.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 2, 2024

He explains the fallopian tubes and ovaries and follicles and uterine lining.

From "The Queen of Water" by Laura Resau

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