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
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They were assigned female at birth and never want to abort a pregnancy – making fallopian tube removal a viable option to protect themself and their husband given their dissatisfaction with other birth control methods.
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David Oliver, USA Today, 10 July 2025
Unfortunately, the doctors had to remove an ovary and a fallopian tube in the process of pulling out the cyst, which Johnson knew was a possibility.
—Tereza Shkurtaj, People.com, 8 June 2025
The shot came too late, and the ectopic pregnancy ruptured Thurman’s right fallopian tube, which was then removed.
—Alejandra O’Connell-Domenech - 06, The Hill, 7 June 2025
Ultrasound: An ultrasound can provide images of the inside of your uterus, ovaries, and fallopian tubes to look for tumors and other signs of cancer.
—Carrie Madormo, Health, 11 July 2025
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David Oliver, USA Today, 10 July 2025
Unfortunately, the doctors had to remove an ovary and a fallopian tube in the process of pulling out the cyst, which Johnson knew was a possibility.
—Tereza Shkurtaj, People.com, 8 June 2025
The shot came too late, and the ectopic pregnancy ruptured Thurman’s right fallopian tube, which was then removed.
—Alejandra O’Connell-Domenech - 06, The Hill, 7 June 2025
Ultrasound: An ultrasound can provide images of the inside of your uterus, ovaries, and fallopian tubes to look for tumors and other signs of cancer.
—Carrie Madormo, Health, 11 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for fallopian tube
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“Fallopian tube.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fallopian%20tube. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.
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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
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