oviduct
2 synonyms for oviduct, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — A duct that carries an egg from an ovary to the uterus or to the outside of the body.
Synonyms
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
Fallopian tube
uterine tube
How to use oviduct
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
blocked oviduct
down the oviduct
oviduct lining
damage to the oviduct
This is a technical term from anatomy and zoology rather than everyday speech.
Etymology
The word was taken into English from New Latin ōviductus. It is built from the Latin element ovi-, meaning egg, joined to duct, so the name literally describes a passage for an egg.
Full origin of oviduct →Frequently asked questions
What is an oviduct?
It is the tube that carries an egg away from the ovary, either to the uterus or out of the body, depending on the animal.
Is an oviduct the same as a Fallopian tube?
Yes, in humans the term Fallopian tube is another name for the oviduct.
Do only humans have oviducts?
No, the term is used across zoology for any animal with a duct that carries eggs from the ovary.
