fallopian tube

noun

fal·​lo·​pi·​an tube fə-ˈlō-pē-ən- 

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

This egg travels through the fallopian tube to the uterus, the organ where a fetus develops during pregnancy.2 Luteal Phase The luteal phase occurs during the second half of the menstrual cycle after ovulation. —Carley Millhone, Health, 13 Dec. 2024

The type of cancer is found when abnormal cells form in the ovaries or fallopian tubes. —Ashlyn Messier, Fox News, 19 Sep. 2023

Her egg was growing in her fallopian tube, which suddenly burst and caused potentially life-threatening internal bleeding. —Saman Shafiq, USA TODAY, 14 Nov. 2024

It was called a tubal pregnancy, where the embryonic sac ruptured in my one fallopian tube. —Brianne Tracy, Peoplemag, 4 Sep. 2024

Word History

Etymology

Gabriel Fallopius †1562 Italian anatomist

First Known Use

1676, in the meaning defined above

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