epididymis

epididymis definition - medical

ep·i·did·y·mis (ĕpˌĭ-dĭdˈə-mĭs)

noun pl. ep·i·did·y·mi·des (-mĭ-dēzˌ)
A long, narrow, convoluted tube in the spermatic duct system that lies on the posterior aspect of each testicle and connects with the vas deferens.

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