tubal

adjective

tub·​al ˈtü-bəl 

ˈtyü-

: of, relating to, or involving a tube and especially a fallopian tube

tubal infection

Examples of tubal in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

As each round of IVF can cost that much, tubal reversal may be more cost-effective. — Corey Whelan, Verywell Health, 24 Jan. 2025

While the rate of both tubal libations and vasectomies increased rapidly, the rate of women getting their tubes tied was twice as high. — Theara Coleman, theweek, 13 Sep. 2024

Vasectomy rates increased 13 percent among single men, while the rate of tubal sterilizations among single women did not change. — Tara Haelle, Scientific American, 30 Oct. 2024

Other parameters, like uterine and tubal factors, as well as hormone levels, certain health conditions, and of course sperm quality could be bigger players in your case. — Erica Sloan, SELF, 18 Apr. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1736, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing tubal

• tubal ligation
• tubal pregnancy

Rhymes for tubal

• jubal
• nubile
• rouble
• rubel
• ruble
• chasuble

Medical Definition

tubal

adjective

tub·​al ˈt(y)ü-bəl 

: of, relating to, or involving a tube and especially a fallopian tube

tubal lumens

a tubal infection