Müllerian duct en · NOUN
Etymology
Named after German physiologist Johannes Peter Müller (1801–1858), who described the ducts in 1830.
Meanings
- 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.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mullerian duct | alternative | lexicographic | |
| mullerian duct | alternative | lexicographic | |
| Müllerian ducts | Number=Plur | lexicographic | |
| müllerian duct | alternative | lexicographic |