Term Name: | ampulla of uterine tube |
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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. |
Ontology: | Uberon Ontology [UBERON:0012648] |