Creator: Dr. Lakshmi Venkataraman
Keywords: fallopian tube cancer, tubal cancer, fallopian tube cancer glossary, glossary for fallopian tube cancer

Written by Dr. Lakshmi Venkataraman, MD

Medically Reviewed by Dr. Simi Paknikar, MD

Last Updated on Apr 16, 2019

Glossary

Gynecologic: Related to female genital tract

Ovary: One of paired organs in the female on either side of the uterus. The ovaries produce ova (eggs) and release one mature ovum each month for possible fertilization

Uterus: Pear shaped organ in which the fetus grows during pregnancy

Published on Jan 16, 2018
Last Updated on Apr 16, 2019

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