"Müllerian duct" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: Müllerian ducts [plural], Mullerian duct [alternative], müllerian duct [alternative], mullerian duct [alternative]
Etymology: Named after German physiologist Johannes Peter Müller (1801–1858), who described the ducts in 1830. Etymology templates: {{named-after/list|physiologist||||}} physiologist, {{lang|en|Johannes Peter Müller}} Johannes Peter Müller, {{named-after|en|Johannes Peter Müller|born=1801|died=1858|nat=German|occ=physiologist}} Named after German physiologist Johannes Peter Müller (1801–1858) Head templates: {{en-noun}} Müllerian duct (plural Müllerian ducts)
  1. (embryology) 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. Wikipedia link: Johannes Peter Müller, Müllerian duct Categories (topical): Embryology Synonyms: paramesonephric duct
    Sense id: en-Müllerian_duct-en-noun-qLoFt~zS Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries Topics: embryology, medicine, sciences

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