epididymis

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ep·i·did·y·mis | \ ˌe-pə-ˈdi-də-məs

plural epididymides\ ˌe-pə-ˈdi-də-mə-ˌdēz

Definition of epididymis

: a system of ductules emerging posteriorly from the testis that holds sperm during maturation and that forms a tangled mass before uniting into a single coiled duct which is continuous with the vas deferens

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Recent Examples on the Web In most cases, surgery can be performed to either reverse these blockages or to retrieve sperm directly from the epididymis and testicles. — Jennifer Gerson, Marie Claire, "Can Men Cause Fertility Issues?," 1 Oct. 2018 Ms Chan therefore concentrated her attentions on part of the male genital tract called the epididymis. — The Economist, "The generation gameThe ramifications of a new type of gene," 22 Feb. 2018 Very few are actually released into the epididymis. — Kristen Jordan Shamus, Detroit Free Press, "Michigan State researchers are on the cusp of developing a birth control for men," 11 Oct. 2017

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epididymis

noun

ep·i·did·y·mis | \ ˌep-ə-ˈdid-ə-məs

plural epididymides\ -mə-ˌdēz

Medical Definition of epididymis

: a system of ductules that emerges posteriorly from the testis, holds sperm during maturation, and forms a tangled mass before uniting into a single coiled duct which comprises the highly convoluted body and tail of the system and is continuous with the vas deferens — see vasa efferentia