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fallopius

/fəˈloʊ.pi.əs/

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noun

C2formalcommon/fəˈloʊ.pi.əs/

uncountable · proper noun

A proper noun referring to the Italian anatomist who is credited with the first description of the Fallopian tubes.

  • 🇷🇺Имя собственное, относящееся к итальянскому анатому, которому приписывают первое описание фаллопиевых труб.
  1. Italian anatomist C2 formal

    An Italian anatomist from the 16th century, renowned for his detailed descriptions of the human body, including the structures later named the Fallopian tubes.

    • Fallopius made significant contributions to the study of the reproductive system.
    • His work on the ear and bones earned him recognition among Renaissance scientists.
    • The Fallopian tubes are named in honor of Gabriello Fallopio, known as Fallopius.

    🇷🇺Фаллопий