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Uberon Ontology

ampulla of uterine tube

Term ID
UBERON:0012648
Synonyms
  • ampulla of fallopian tube
  • ampulla of the fallopian tube
  • ampulla of uterine tube
Definition
The ampulla is the second portion of the uterine tube. It is an intermediate dilated portion, which curves over the ovary. It is the most common site of human fertilization. The word ampulla is from the Latin for flask. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ampulla_of_uterine_tube
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