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Fallopian Tubes

By Jennifer Heisler, RN, About.com

Updated: January 03, 2009

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Definition: The fallopian tubes are filled with cilia, or microscopic hairs, that guide eggs from the ovary to the uterus for fertilization.

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Pronunciation: fuh-low-PEA-en tubes
Examples: The fallopian tubes connect the ovaries to the uterus so that eggs may be fertilized.
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