epididymis

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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- \ˌe-pə-ˈdi-də-məs\
- /ˈepɪdˌɪdɪmˌɪs/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- \ˌe-pə-ˈdi-də-məs\

Definitions of epididymis word

noun epididymis A highly convoluted duct behind the testis, along which sperm passes to the vas deferens. 1
noun epididymis a convoluted tube situated along the posterior margin of each testis, in which spermatozoa are stored and conveyed to the vas deferens 0
noun epididymis a long, oval-shaped structure attached to the rear upper surface of each testicle, consisting mainly of the sperm ducts of the testicles 0
noun epididymis (anatomy) A narrow, tightly-coiled tube connecting the efferent ducts from the rear of each testicle to its vas deferens, where sperm are stored during maturation. 0

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epididymis popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 55% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

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