What does "epididymal" mean?

Of, in or pertaining to the epididymis, the tube in male mammals which connects the efferent ducts from the rear of each testicle to its vas deferens.

What is a synonym for "epididymal"?

Common synonyms include: epididymous, paratesticular, paratesticular.

How do you pronounce "epididymal"?

Pronounced //ɛpəˈdɪdəməl//.

Epididymal

//ɛpəˈdɪdəməl// adj

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Adjective

1
Of, in or pertaining to the epididymis, the tube in male mammals which connects the efferent ducts from the rear of each testicle to its vas deferens. not-comparable

Synonyms

All synonyms

epididymous paratesticular paratesticular

Etymology

From epididymis + -al.

Related phrases

efferent duct vas deferens

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