Müllerian duct
A paired structure found in mammals including humans that develops in the early stages…A paired structure found in mammals including humans that develops in the early stages of embryonic development and contribute to the formation of internal female reproductive organs; precursor to the upper vagina, uterus, and Fallopian tubes.
Meaning
1 sensesA paired structure found in mammals including humans that develops in the early stages of embryonic development and contribute to the formation of internal female reproductive organs; precursor to the upper vagina, uterus, and Fallopian tubes.
Origin
Named after German physiologist Johannes Peter Müller (1801–1858), who described the ductsNamed after German physiologist Johannes Peter Müller (1801–1858), who described the ducts in 1830.
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Forms
plural: Müllerian ducts| Singular | Müllerian duct |
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Synonyms
1 synonymsSee also
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