ampullary

/æmˈpʌləri/
adjective
  1. Relating to or resembling an ampulla; especially describing a dilated or flask-shaped part of a tube or canal.
    • The ampullary segment of the fallopian tube is where fertilization often occurs.
    • The ampullary crest contains sensory cells that respond to head movement.
    • Doctors examined the ampullary region of the bile duct for blockages.
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