fallopian tube

noun

fal·​lo·​pi·​an tube fə-ˈlō-pē-ən- How to pronounce fallopian tube (audio)
often capitalized F
: either of the pair of tubes that carry the egg from the ovary to the uterus

Examples of fallopian tube in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web One of her fallopian tubes is now permanently closed. Marin Wolf, Dallas News, 19 July 2023 One of her fallopian tubes remains permanently closed. Prem Thakker, The New Republic, 19 July 2023 Garcia was diagnosed with an ectopic pregnancy and had to have her fallopian tube surgically removed. Brianna Holt, Vogue, 7 July 2023 Instead, they were forced to perform emergency surgery to stop the hemorrhaging and removed one of her fallopian tubes. Ivy Scott, BostonGlobe.com, 22 June 2023 During a normal menstrual cycle, your brain sends a signal (via a hormone called luteinizing hormone) to your ovaries (more specifically, to the dominant follicle in your ovaries) to release an egg into your fallopian tubes. Women's Health, 20 June 2023 Research has found that nearly 70% of ovarian cancer begins in the fallopian tubes, according to the Ovarian Cancer Research Alliance. Kyla Russell, CNN, 3 Mar. 2023 For the procedure, the fallopian tubes are blocked, cut, or a portion is removed. Juliana Ukiomogbe, ELLE, 13 July 2023 Women who test positive for the mutation also have about a 10-20% lifetime risk for ovarian, fallopian tube or primary peritoneal cancer. Vanessa Etienne, Peoplemag, 24 May 2023 See More

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Word History

Etymology

Gabriel Fallopius †1562 Italian anatomist

First Known Use

1676, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of fallopian tube was in 1676

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Cite this Entry

“Fallopian tube.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fallopian%20tube. Accessed 30 Sep. 2023.

Kids Definition

fallopian tube

noun
fal·​lo·​pi·​an tube fə-ˌlō-pē-ən- How to pronounce fallopian tube (audio)
often capitalized F
: either of the pair of tubes that carry eggs from the ovary to the uterus

Medical Definition

fallopian tube

noun
often capitalized F
: either of the pair of tubes that carry the eggs from the ovary to the uterus

called also uterine tube

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