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Named after German physiologist Johannes Peter Müller (1801–1858), who described the ducts in 1830.
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müllerian duct
Today it means: 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. Full definition →