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Salpin

Noun (Anatomy)

1. The salpin is a medical term that refers to the fallopian tube, a narrow tube-like structure connecting the ovaries and the uterus in female mammals.

Example Sentence: The fertilized egg travels through the salpins into the uterus for implantation.

Noun (Botany)

1. In botany, salpin is a term commonly used to describe a plant's long, tubular flower shape, often found in certain orchid species.

Example Sentence: The orchid's salpin flowers attract pollinators with their vibrant colors and enticing scent.

Noun (Zoology)

1. In zoological terms, a salpin refers to a specific type of marine worm belonging to the Salpidae family, characterized by its transparent barrel-shaped body.

Example Sentence: The salpins are filter feeders that can be found floating in the open ocean.

Adjective

1. As an adjective, salpin describes something related to the salpins, fallopian tubes, or their functions.

Example Sentence: The doctor performed a salpin procedure to investigate the blockage in the fallopian tube.

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