salpinx

• 医学术语，指体内的管状结构，尤指输卵管或咽鼓管。

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.

   输卵管

   • 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.

   同义词fallopian tubeoviductuterine tube

2. Eustachian tubeC2formalmedical

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

   咽鼓管

   • 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.

   同义词auditory tubeeustachian tube