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oviduct

 

[ 'oสŠvษชหŒdสŒkt ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

anatomy structure

The oviduct is a tube that connects the ovaries to the uterus in female animals. In birds and reptiles, it is where the egg is formed and transported to the outside of the body. The oviduct plays a crucial role in reproduction, as it is responsible for the passage of eggs. It may have different structures and functions across various species, adapting to their reproductive strategies.

Synonyms

egg duct, fallopian tube

Examples of usage

  • The hen's oviduct functions to produce eggs.
  • In mammals, the oviduct transports the ovum to the uterus.
  • The structure of the oviduct can vary significantly in different species.
  • During fertilization, the sperm travels through the oviduct to meet the egg.
  • In reptiles, the oviduct can help in the formation of the egg shell.

Translations

Translations of the word "oviduct" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น oviduto

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค…เค‚เคกเคพเคถเคฏ เคจเคฒเฅ€

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Ovidukt

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ oviduk

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ัั”ั‡ะฝะธะบ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ ovidukt

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅต็ฎก

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท oviducte

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ oviducto

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท oviduk

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋‚œ๊ด€

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู‚ู†ุงุฉ ุงู„ุจูŠุถ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ovidukt

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ ovidukt

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ่พ“ๅต็ฎก

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ ovidukt

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ eggjaleiรฐari

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะถาฑั‚า›ั‹ะฝัˆะฐา›

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒกแƒฎแƒ•แƒ˜แƒšแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ yumurtalฤฑq kanal

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ oviducto

Etymology

The term 'oviduct' is derived from the Latin 'oviductus', which combines the word 'ovum', meaning egg, and 'ductus', meaning canal or tube. The history of the word traces back to early studies in biology and anatomy, particularly during the Renaissance when scientists began to observe and describe the reproductive systems of animals in greater detail. With advances in dissection and microscopy, the understanding of the oviductโ€™s role in reproduction became clearer, leading to its inclusion in medical and biological terminology in the 19th century. The oviduct has been essential in understanding vertebrate reproduction and has applications in veterinary science, reproductive biology, and evolutionary studies.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #23,972, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.