Epididymis

noun

/ɛpiˈdɪdɪmɪs/

Word Frequency: 0.5

Definitions

1.nounA narrow, tightly-coiled tube connecting the efferent ducts from the rear of each testicle to its vas deferens, where sperm are stored during maturation.

Synonyms

vas deferens efferent duct paradidymis parepididymis perididymis ductus deferens epididymovasostomy ejaculatory duct epididymotomy spermaduct rete testis epididymectomy

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