fallopian tube

Synonyms:
  • oviduct
  • salpinx
  • uterine tube
German: Tuba uterina
Japanese: 卵管

Anatomy. A pair of highly specialized muscular canals leading from the ovaries of female mammals into the uterus. They transport the ovum from the ovary to the uterus and are the site for the final maturation of gametes and for fertilization.

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