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Fallopian
This term is a specialized anatomical descriptor used almost exclusively in medical and biological contexts. It functions as a proper adjective derived from the name of the anatomist Gabriele Falloppio, though in modern English usage, it is frequently treated as a common adjective and often appears in lowercase in non-technical texts.
Because it describes a specific biological structure, it is virtually always paired with the noun tubes. It carries a neutral, clinical connotation and is not used metaphorically or in casual conversation outside of health-related discussions.
Meanings
Examples
The egg travels from the ovary through the fallopian tubes to the uterus.
I wonder if the blockage is in my left fallopian tube.
An ectopic pregnancy occurs when a fertilized egg implants outside the uterus, often in the fallopian tubes.
An ectopic pregnancy occurs when a fertilized egg implants outside the uterus, often in the fallopian tubes.
The surgeon will perform a procedure to tie the fallopian tubes.
Do you have any history of inflammation in your fallopian tubes?
The fallopian tubes are lined with cilia that help move the ovum.
She needs a scan to check the patency of her fallopian tubes.
The embryo usually develops for several days within the fallopian tube before reaching the uterus.