oviduct
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ovi·duct

noun \ˈō-və-ˌdəkt\

Definition of OVIDUCT

: a tube that allows for the passage of eggs from an ovary
ovi·duc·tal \ˌō-və-ˈdək-təl\ adjective

Origin of OVIDUCT

New Latin oviductus, from ov- + ductus duct
First Known Use: 1672

ovi·duct

noun \ˈō-və-ˌdəkt\   (Medical Dictionary)

Medical Definition of OVIDUCT

: a tube that allows for the passage of eggs from an ovary

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