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Definition of tubal

tubal

/ˈtuː.bəl/
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• adjective

1

Relating to, occurring in, or involving a tube or anatomical duct, especially a fallopian tube or eustachian tube.

Example

"The patient underwent an ultrasound to rule out the possibility of a tubal pregnancy."

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Word Nuance & Usage

'Tubal' is used almost exclusively in anatomy and medicine for biological ducts (such as the fallopian or eustachian tubes), whereas 'tubular' describes the physical shape or construction of hollow cylinders in general.

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• Nearby Words

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tuba
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tubby
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Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in the mid-19th century from English 'tube' (from Latin 'tubus', meaning 'pipe' or 'conduit') and the adjectival suffix '-al'.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Tubal. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/tubal
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