English Explanatory Dictionary

epoophoron

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A group of tubules, a remnant of the Wolffian body, often found near the ovary or oviduct.

Word forms

epoophoron epoophora epoöphoron

Etymology

From Ancient Greek ἐπι- (epi-, “upon”) + ᾠόν (ōión, “egg”) + φέρω (phérō, “bear”). By surface analysis, ep- + oo- + -phor + Ancient Greek -όν (-ón, “singular noun ending”).

Synonyms

parovarium organ of Rosenmüller Rosenmüller's organ
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