Oviduct
- Pronunciation
- /o-vi-DUKT/
- Category
- Anatomy
- Singular
- Oviduct
- Plural
- Oviducts
Definition
The female reproductive tract in insects that transports eggs from the ovary to the genital chamber.
Etymology
From Latin 'ovum', meaning 'egg', and 'ductus', meaning 'pipe'.
Example
In some insect species, the oviduct can be used for sperm storage.