perididymis

noun

peri·​did·​y·​mis
¦perə¦didəmə̇s
plural perididymides
-ˈdidəməˌdēz,
-də̇ˈdimə-,
-ˌdīˈdimə-
: the tunica albuginea of the testicle

Word History

Etymology

New Latin, from peri- + -didymis (as in epididymis)

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“Perididymis.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/perididymis. Accessed 9 Dec. 2024.

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