Tubal
(adjective)
- Of or relating to a tube or tubes.
- Of or relating to the fallopian tubes in the female reproductive system.
Origin:
From latin tubus ("pipe, tube").
Examples:
- The tubal ligation procedure involves cutting or blocking the fallopian tubes.
- The tubal embryo transfer is a method of assisted reproduction.
- She had a tubal pregnancy, which is a rare condition.
- The tubal cancer is a rare form of ovarian cancer.
- The tubal damage was caused by a pelvic infection.