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salpinx

/ˈsæl.pɪŋks/

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noun

/ˈsæl.pɪŋks/C2formalmedical
  • ruМедицинский термин, обозначающий трубчатую структуру в организме, в частности в матке или ухе.

A medical term referring to a tube-like structure in the body, specifically within the uterus or the ear.

  1. Fallopian tubeC2formalmedical

    A tube in the female reproductive system that connects the ovary to the uterus, through which an egg travels.

    ruФаллопиева труба

    • The fertilized egg travels through the salpinx to the uterus.
    • An infection in the salpinx can cause pelvic inflammatory disease.
    • The surgeon examined the salpinx for any blockages.

    Synonymsfallopian tubeoviductuterine tube

  2. Eustachian tubeC2formalmedical

    A tube that connects the middle ear to the nasopharynx, helping to equalize air pressure.

    ruЕвстахиева труба

    • The salpinx in the ear helps maintain balance during altitude changes.
    • A blocked salpinx can cause ear pain and hearing difficulties.
    • Doctors sometimes insert a tube to open the salpinx in chronic cases.

    Synonymsauditory tubeeustachian tube

Forms
  • salpinges plural form
  • salpinges' possessive plural form
  • salpinx's possessive singular form