fallopian tube

noun, fal·lo·pi·an tube often capitalized F \fə-ˈlō-pē-ən-\

Definition of FALLOPIAN TUBE

: either of the pair of tubes that carry the egg from the ovary to the uterus

See fallopian tube defined for kids

Gabriel Fallopius †1562 Italian anatomist

First Known Use: circa 1696

Medical Dictionary

noun , often capitalized F

: either of the pair of tubes that carry the eggs from the ovary to the uterus—called also uterine tube

Next Word in the Dictionary: falloutPrevious Word in the Dictionary: fall of the hammerAll Words Near: fallopian tube

What made you want to look up fallopian tube? Please tell us where you read or heard it (including the quote, if possible).

Put-downs with flair

How to use a word that (literally) drives some people nuts.

Test your vocab with our fun, fast game

Ailurophobia, and 9 other unusual fears