Definition of Fallopian tubes

1. Noun. (plural of Fallopian tube) ¹

2. Adjective. (plural of fallopian tube) ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Medical Definition of Fallopian tubes

1. The fallopian tubes normally transport the egg of the female from the egg sac, or ovary, to the womb, or uterus. Normal tubes have small hair like projections on the lining cells called cilia. These cilia are important to movement of the egg through the fallopian tube and into the uterus. If the tubal cilia are damaged by infection, the egg may not get 'pushed along' normally and can settle in the tube. Likewise, if infection causes partial blockage of the tube with scar tissue, this can also act to prevent the egg from getting to the uterus. Any process that narrows the tube and thus decrease the caliber of the passage way can increase the chance of an ectopic pregnancy. Examples of these would be endometriosis, tumours, or scar tissue in the pelvis (pelvic adhesions) that cause twisting or chinking of the tube. (12 Dec 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Fallopian Tubes

fallings
fallings-out
fallings out
falloff
falloffs
fallopian
fallopian aqueduct
fallopian canal
fallopian hiatus
fallopian neuritis
fallopian pregnancy
fallopian tube
fallopian tube patency tests
fallopian tubes (current term)
fallout
fallout shelter
fallout shelters
fallouts
fallow
fallow-deer
fallow crop
fallow crops
fallowed
fallower
fallowest
fallowing
fallowist

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