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Concept information

  1. Fields of Study
  2. anatomy and morphology
  3. reproductive system
  4. female reproductive system
  5. oviducts
  6. fallopian tubes
  1. Animals, Livestock, One Health
  2. anatomy and morphology
  3. reproductive system
  4. female reproductive system
  5. oviducts
  6. fallopian tubes

Preferred term

fallopian tubes

Type

  • Topic

Definition

  • Information A pair of highly specialized muscular canals extending from the uterus to its corresponding ovary. They provide the means for ovum collection, and the site for the final maturation of gametes and fertilization.

    Source: Medical Subject Headings 2012

    Type: Concept definition

Broader concept

Synonyms

  • mammalian oviducts
  • salpinges
  • uterine tubes

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URI

https://lod.nal.usda.gov/nalt/188598

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