fallopian tube

noun

fal·​lo·​pi·​an tube fə-ˈlō-pē-ən- 

variants often Fallopian tube

: 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

The surgical procedure involves removing both ovaries and the fallopian tubes, and is recommended for BRCA2 carriers to undergo between the ages of 40 and 45 to decrease the risk of ovarian cancer. — Caitlin Carlson, Glamour, 10 Sep. 2026

Such deaths typically occur in the first trimester, after a pregnancy fails to properly implant in the uterus and begins to develop elsewhere, most commonly inside a fallopian tube. — Andrea Suozzo, ProPublica, 9 Sep. 2026

On choosing surgical menopause In addition to a double mastectomy, Munn opted for an oophorectomy to remove her ovaries, plus had her fallopian tubes and uterus removed as well. — Kara McGrath, Allure, 1 Sep. 2026

Per the Mayo Clinic, endometriosis is a condition in which tissue similar to the inner lining of the uterus grows elsewhere in the body, often affecting the ovaries, fallopian tubes and the tissue lining the pelvis. — Adam England, PEOPLE, 25 Aug. 2026

Word History

Etymology

Gabriel Fallopius †1562 Italian anatomist

First Known Use

1676, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for fallopian tube

• boob
• cube
• lube
• rube
• hypercube
• nanotube
• phototube

Kids Definition

fallopian tube

noun

fal·​lo·​pi·​an tube fə-ˌlō-pē-ən- 

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