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Definition of Uterine tube
1. Noun. Either of a pair of tubes conducting the egg from the ovary to the uterus.
Exact synonyms: Fallopian Tube, Oviduct
Generic synonyms: Salpinx, Female Internal Reproductive Organ
Group relationships: Female Reproductive System, Uterus, Womb
Generic synonyms: Salpinx, Female Internal Reproductive Organ
Group relationships: Female Reproductive System, Uterus, Womb
Definition of Uterine tube
1. Noun. (context: anatomy) A Fallopian tube ¹
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Medical Definition of Uterine tube
1. One of the tubes leading on either side from the upper or outer extremity of the ovary, which is largely enveloped by its expanded infunclibulum, to the fundus of the uterus; it consists of infundibulum, ampulla, isthmus, and uterine parts. Synonym: salpinx uterina, tuba uterina, salpinx, fallopian tube, gonaduct, oviduct, tuba fallopiana, tuba fallopii. (05 Mar 2000)