epididymis
/ˌɛpɪˈdɪdɪmɪs
/noun (plural epididymides /ˌɛpɪdɪˈdɪmɪdiːz/) Anatomy
A highly convoluted duct behind the testis, along which sperm passes to the vas deferens.Alongside the testicles are the epididymis and the vas deferens, which make up the duct system of the male reproductive organs....
- The epididymis, rete testis, and spermatic cord were free of tumor.
- During sexual activity, the sperm travels from the epididymis to the vas deferens with other glandular secretions.
Derivatives
epididymal
- In the present study, an increased incidence of both cystic hypoplasia of the rete testis and epididymal hypoplasia were observed.
- The testis and epididymal remnant were delivered, and a single epididymal tubule was microsurgically isolated.
- The epididymis is exposed through an incision in the scrotum, and then an operating microscope is used to dissect individual epididymal tubules.
Origin
Early 17th century: from Greek epididumis, from epi 'upon' + didumos 'testicle' (from duo 'two').