卵管
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Meanings
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noun, noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no'
fallopian tube; oviduct
Medical and biological term for the tube connecting the ovary to the uterus.
The fallopian tubes connect the ovaries to the uterus.
I had a hysterosalpingography (fallopian tube imaging test).
Usage patterns
- 卵管が詰まるfor the fallopian tube to become blocked
If the fallopian tubes are blocked, natural conception becomes difficult.
- 卵管を切除するto remove the fallopian tube (surgically)
The fallopian tube was removed due to an ectopic pregnancy.
- 卵管に炎症が起こるfor inflammation to occur in the fallopian tube
Bacterial infection can sometimes cause inflammation of the fallopian tube.