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fallopian tube
This anatomical term refers specifically to the pair of tubes that transport an ovum from the ovary to the uterus. In medical and biological contexts, it is used with high precision to describe the site of fertilization.
Because humans typically possess two of these structures, the term is almost always encountered in the plural form "fallopian tubes" when discussing the female reproductive system as a whole. It is a technical term used across both professional medical registers and general health education.
Meanings
Examples
The egg travels from the ovary through the fallopian tube to the uterus.
A blocked fallopian tube can make it difficult to conceive.
The doctor explained that the embryo usually implants after leaving the fallopian tube.
I wonder if the inflammation affected my left fallopian tube.
An ectopic pregnancy occurs when a fertilized egg grows inside the fallopian tube.
The surgeon performed a procedure to remove the damaged fallopian tube.
Tubal ligation involves tying or blocking the fallopian tube to prevent pregnancy.
Does the fallopian tube always function properly in both ovaries?