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Definition of Fallopian

1. a. Pertaining to, or discovered by, Fallopius; as, the Fallopian tubes or oviducts, the ducts or canals which conduct the ova from the ovaries to the uterus.

Definition of Fallopian

1. Adjective. (anatomy) Discovered (reputedly) by w:Gabriele Falloppio Fallopius (mainly as in Fallopian tube) ¹

2. Adjective. (alternative form of Fallopian) ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Medical Definition of Fallopian

1. Pertaining to, or discovered by, Fallopius; as, the Fallopian tubes or oviducts, the ducts or canals which conduct the ova from the ovaries to the uterus. Origin: From Fallopius, or Fallopio, a physician of Modena, who died in 1562. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

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