Mullerian Ducts (also known as Mullerian Duct, Duct, Mullerian): A pair of ducts near the WOLFFIAN DUCTS in a developing embryo. In the male embryo, they degenerate with the appearance of testicular ANTI-MULLERIAN HORMONE. In the absence of anti-mullerian hormone, mullerian ducts give rise to the female reproductive tr

NIH MeSH · D009095Anatomy

Mullerian Ducts

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Definition

A pair of ducts near the WOLFFIAN DUCTS in a developing embryo. In the male embryo, they degenerate with the appearance of testicular ANTI-MULLERIAN HORMONE. In the absence of anti-mullerian hormone, mullerian ducts give rise to the female reproductive tract, including the OVIDUCTS; UTERUS; CERVIX; and VAGINA.

MeSH classification

  • A16.623

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Common questions about Mullerian Ducts

What does Mullerian Ducts mean in medicine?
A pair of ducts near the WOLFFIAN DUCTS in a developing embryo. In the male embryo, they degenerate with the appearance of testicular ANTI-MULLERIAN HORMONE. In the absence of anti-mullerian hormone, mullerian ducts give rise to the female reproductive tract, including the OVIDUCTS; UTERUS; CERVIX; and VAGINA. This definition is taken from the National Library of Medicine's MeSH (Medical Subject Headings) 2026 release, which is the standard vocabulary used to index PubMed and most medical literature.
Is Mullerian Ducts known by any other names?
Yes. Mullerian Ducts is also referred to as Mullerian Duct, Duct, Mullerian, Ducts, Mullerian, Muellerian Duct in different clinical, research and patient-facing contexts. The MeSH descriptor groups all of these synonyms under a single canonical concept so research and records stay consistent.
Where does Mullerian Ducts sit in the medical classification?
Mullerian Ducts falls under the broader medical category "Anatomy" in the MeSH hierarchy (tree numbers: A16.623). Browsing the related concepts on this page takes you to neighbouring topics in the same branch of medicine.
Where can I get a plain-language explanation of Mullerian Ducts?
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