vòi trứng
Definition
- Noun:
- Fallopian tube: In human and animal female anatomy, "vòi trứng" refers to one of the two slender tubes that connect the ovaries to the uterus. Their primary function is to transport eggs (ova) from the ovary to the uterus and are the typical site where fertilization occurs.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- Trứng sau khi rụng sẽ di chuyển qua vòi trứng. (After ovulation, the egg travels through the Fallopian tube.)
- Tắc vòi trứng là một nguyên nhân gây vô sinh. (A blocked Fallopian tube is a cause of infertility.)
- Bác sĩ phẫu thuật cắt bỏ một bên vòi trứng. (The surgeon removed one Fallopian tube.)
Advanced Usage
- In medical terminology, "vòi trứng" is the specific anatomical term. The phrase "thai ngoài vòi trứng" means an ectopic pregnancy occurring within the Fallopian tube.
- Cô ấy nhập viện vì thai ngoài vòi trứng. (She was hospitalized for an ectopic pregnancy in the Fallopian tube.)
Variants and Related Words
- Ống dẫn trứng (n): This is a direct synonym for "vòi trứng," also meaning Fallopian tube or oviduct. It is commonly used in both everyday and medical contexts.
Synonyms
- Oviduct: The general biological term for the tube through which an ovum passes from an ovary.
- Uterine tube: Another anatomical term for the Fallopian tube.
Notes on Usage
- "Vòi trứng" is a standard, formal term used in biology and medicine. It is not typically used in idiomatic expressions outside of anatomical or health-related contexts.