oviduct

noun

ovi·​duct ˈō-və-ˌdəkt 

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

oviductal

ˌō-və-ˈdək-tᵊl 

adjective

Examples of oviduct in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Specifically, the oviducts were packed with an enzyme responsible for the production of progesterone. — Jacek Krywko, ArsTechnica, 2 Apr. 2026

Dogs ovulate only once or twice a year and mature their eggs in the oviduct for a relatively long time. — Alexandra Horowitz, The New Yorker, 24 June 2024

The embryos were nourished by a milk-like substance secreted in the oviduct. — Riley Black, Smithsonian Magazine, 13 May 2024

It’s been known for decades that some live-bearing caecilian species produce a secretion in their oviducts to nourish their young internally, thanks to earlier research from Wake. — Popular Science, 7 Mar. 2024

Word History

Etymology

New Latin oviductus, from ov- + ductus duct

First Known Use

1672, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for oviduct

• edict

Kids Definition

oviduct

noun

ovi·​duct ˈō-və-ˌdəkt 

: a tube for the passage of eggs from the ovary of an animal

Etymology

from scientific Latin oviductus "oviduct," from Latin ovi- "egg" (from ovum "egg") and Latin ductus "tube, duct"

Medical Definition

oviduct

noun

ovi·​duct ˈō-və-ˌdəkt 

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