fallopian tube

American  

[fuh-loh-pee-uhn] / fəˈloʊ pi ən /

Or Fallopian tube

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.

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Fallopian tube British  

/ 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

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fallopian tube Scientific  

/ 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.

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Etymology

Origin of fallopian tube

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

Example Sentences

She also had an enlarged ovary and visible oviduct — an avian fallopian tube — suggesting she was getting ready for breeding, which typically happens in January or February.

From Los Angeles Times

She was told she would need to immediately undergo emergency surgery to have her fallopian tube removed.

From BBC

She was diagnosed with a ruptured fallopian tube after suffering a miscarriage, which required surgery "within the hour".

From BBC

It also stayed attached to the left fallopian tube and cervix.

From BBC

Six months later she was diagnosed with the cancer after doctors found a mass in her left fallopian tube while treating her for appendicitis.

From BBC