fallopian tube
Noun
Meaning
either of a pair of tubes conducting the egg from the ovary to the uterus
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Colombo's claim was disputed by his successor at Padua, Gabriele Falloppio (discoverer of the fallopian tube ), who claimed that he was the first to discover the clitoris.
If the ectopic pregnancy is large or outside the Fallopian tube, or if there are signs of severe bleeding inside the abdomen, surgery is required.
More good news: A recent European study found that a woman’s fertility remains intact regardless of whether her ectopic pregnancy was treated with medication, surgery that preserved a fallopian tube or surgery that removed it.
Layers, regions and histology An illustration showing a cut-away portion of the vagina and upper female genital tract (only one ovary and fallopian tube shown).
The fertilized egg, if it doesn't reach the uterus in time, will hatch from the non-adhesive zona pellucida and implant itself inside the fallopian tube, thus causing the pregnancy.
These are usually pretty harmless, but can occasionally cause pain, and in severe cases can cause ovarian torsion, meaning the cyst pushed against other parts of your body and twisted the ovary and fallopian tube.