epididymis

/ɛpiˈdɪdɪmɪs/ · noun

Meaning

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.

Etymology / origin

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Related words

vas deferens(English)efferent duct(English)paradidymis(English)parepididymis(English)perididymis(English)ductus deferens(English)epididymovasostomy(English)ejaculatory duct(English)spermatocele(English)epididymitis(English)scrotal(English)testicle(English)

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