tubal

American  

[too-buhl, tyoo-] / ˈtu bəl, ˈtyu- /

adjective

Anatomy.

1. pertaining to a tube, as a Fallopian tube.

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tubal British  

/ ˈtjuːbəl /

adjective

1. of or relating to a tube

2. of, relating to, or developing in a Fallopian tube

   a tubal pregnancy

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Etymology

Origin of tubal

First recorded in 1725–35; tube + -al ¹

Example Sentences

"Traditionally, the most common candidates for tubal ligation were women who already had multiple children," the Nairobi-based gynaecologist told the BBC.

From BBC

In 2024, new research found that despite all the attention on male vasectomies post-Dobbs, the rise in tubal sterilizations among females was twice as high as the increase among vasectomies in males.

From Salon

Research later reported rising interest in tubal sterilizations among females was twice as high as the increase among vasectomies in males.

From Salon

I didn't have to worry about that to the point where a year after we were married, I went ahead and had tubal ligation because he didn't want kids, I didn't want kids.

From Salon

According to the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, tubal ligation is considered to be a “permanent” option, as there is less than 1 person who gets pregnant a year after the surgery.

From Salon