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Etymology

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From Latin salpinx, from Ancient Greek σάλπιγξ (sálpinx).

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /salˈpin.d͡ʒe/
  • Rhymes: -indʒe
  • Hyphenation: sal‧pìn‧ge

Noun

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salpinge f (plural salpingi)

  1. (anatomy) salpinx (a trumped-shaped tube)
    1. Eustachian tube
      Synonym: tuba di Eustachio
    2. Fallopian tube
      Synonym: tuba di Falloppio

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