Fallopian

From WikiMD.org
Jump to navigation Jump to search

Fallopian

Fallopian (pronunciation: /fəˈlōpēən/) refers to anything related to the structures discovered by the Italian anatomist Gabriele Falloppio (1523-1562). The term is most commonly used in the context of the female reproductive system, specifically referring to the Fallopian tubes.

Etymology

The term "Fallopian" is derived from the Latin "Fallopia", named after Gabriele Falloppio, who is credited with the discovery of the Fallopian tubes in the female reproductive system.

Related Terms

  • Fallopian tubes: These are two slender tubes that provide a pathway for ova to travel from the ovaries to the uterus in the female reproductive system.
  • Falloposcopy: This is a specific type of endoscopy that is used to examine the interior of the Fallopian tubes.
  • Fallopiectomy: This is a surgical procedure that involves the removal of one or both Fallopian tubes.
  • Fallopiotomy: This is a surgical procedure that involves the incision and repair of a Fallopian tube.

See Also

External links

Esculaap.svg

This WikiMD dictionary article is a stub. You can help make it a full article.


Languages: - East Asian 中文, 日本, 한국어, South Asian हिन्दी, Urdu, বাংলা, తెలుగు, தமிழ், ಕನ್ನಡ,
Southeast Asian Indonesian, Vietnamese, Thai, မြန်မာဘာသာ, European español, Deutsch, français, русский, português do Brasil, Italian, polski