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

The Newsroom actress revealed in March that she was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2023 and underwent a double mastectomy as well as a hysterectomy and oophorectomy, which is the removal of the uterus, ovaries, and fallopian tubes. —Sara Netzley, EW.com, 22 Sep. 2024

The surgery involves permanently closing the fallopian tubes so that the patient can no longer get pregnant. —Theara Coleman, theweek, 13 Sep. 2024

The new growths were wrapped around Thompson’s left fallopian tube and entangled her ovary on that side, too. —Tanyel Mustafa, refinery29.com, 30 Aug. 2024

An ectopic pregnancy happens when a pregnancy takes place outside of your uterus–usually in the fallopian tube. —Elizabeth Ayoola, Essence, 5 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