paranephros

paranephros definition - medical

par·a·neph·ros (părˌə-nĕfˈrŏsˌ)

noun pl. par·a·neph·roi (-nĕfˈroiˌ)
See adrenal gland.

Related Forms:

  • parˌa·nephˈric (-nĕfˈrĭk) adjective

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