# Müllerian duct

> English word · Noun

## Definitions
1. 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.

## Etymology
Named after German physiologist Johannes Peter Müller (1801–1858), who described the ducts in 1830.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
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