HealthAugust 15, 2026
fallopian
fuh-LO-pee-un
Definition
Relating to the fallopian tubes, which are the pair of ducts in the female reproductive system that transport eggs from the ovaries to the uterus.
Etymology
Named after the 16th-century Italian anatomist Gabriele Falloppio, who provided the first accurate description of these tubes.
In the news
The word is used to identify part of the anatomical puzzle used at the Women's Health Clinic to help athletes learn about their reproductive systems.
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