epididymis in English dictionary

  • epididymis

    Meanings and definitions of "epididymis"

    • (anatomy) A narrow, tightly-coiled tube connecting the efferent ducts from the rear of each testicle to its vas deferens, where sperm are stored during maturation.
    • noun
      (anatomy)
      A narrow, tightly-coiled tube connecting the efferent ducts from the rear of each testicle to its vas deferens, where sperm are stored during maturation.
    • epididymis
    • noun
      a convoluted tubule in each testis; carries sperm to vas deferens

    Synonyms of "epididymis" in English dictionary

    epithelial duct, duct, canal are the top synonyms of "epididymis" in the English thesaurus.

    Grammar and declension of epididymis

    • epididymis ( plural  epididymides)
    • epididymis (plural epididymides)
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