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Definition of fallopian
fallopian
/fəˈloʊ.pi.ən/
fal · lo · pi · an
fallopian Lexical Profile
CEFR
C1
Grade
11
Tier
2
Usage
Rare
Syllables
4
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• adjective
1
Relating to the slender tubes in female mammals through which ova pass from the ovaries to the uterus, or to other anatomical structures described by Gabriele Falloppio.
Example
"The ultrasound confirmed that there was no blockage in either of her fallopian tubes."
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Word Origin & Etymology
Named after Gabriele Falloppio (1523–1562), an Italian anatomist who was the first to provide an accurate description of the uterine tubes and the facial canal.
Usage Trend
Historical frequency of usage in published text.
180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Fallopian. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/fallopian