Definition of epididymis in English:

epididymis

nounPlural epididymides ˌɛpɪˈdɪdɪmɪsˌɛpəˈdɪdəməs

Anatomy

A highly convoluted duct behind the testis, along which sperm passes to the vas deferens.
〔剖〕附睾，副睾
Example sentencesExamples
- On physical examination, the patient was found to have right scrotal swelling encroaching on the epididymis and testis.
- During sexual activity, the sperm travels from the epididymis to the vas deferens with other glandular secretions.
- The epididymis, rete testis, and spermatic cord were free of tumor.
- Alongside the testicles are the epididymis and the vas deferens, which make up the duct system of the male reproductive organs.
- This chapter focuses on infections of the male urethra, epididymis, testis, and prostate.

Derivatives

epididymal

adjectiveˌɛpɪˈdɪdɪm(ə)lˌɛpəˈdɪdəm(ə)l

Anatomy

Relating to the epididymis, along which sperm passes to the vas deferens.
〔剖〕附睾，副睾
epididymal sperm
Example sentencesExamples
- The testis and epididymal remnant were delivered, and a single epididymal tubule was microsurgically isolated.
- The epididymis is exposed through an incision in the scrotum, and then an operating microscope is used to dissect individual epididymal tubules.
- In the present study, an increased incidence of both cystic hypoplasia of the rete testis and epididymal hypoplasia were observed.

Origin

Early 17th century: from Greek epididumis, from epi 'upon' + didumos 'testicle' (from duo 'two').

Definition of epididymis in US English:

epididymis

nounˌepəˈdidəməsˌɛpəˈdɪdəməs

Anatomy

A highly convoluted duct behind the testis, along which sperm passes to the vas deferens.
〔剖〕附睾，副睾
Example sentencesExamples
- The epididymis, rete testis, and spermatic cord were free of tumor.
- On physical examination, the patient was found to have right scrotal swelling encroaching on the epididymis and testis.
- This chapter focuses on infections of the male urethra, epididymis, testis, and prostate.
- Alongside the testicles are the epididymis and the vas deferens, which make up the duct system of the male reproductive organs.
- During sexual activity, the sperm travels from the epididymis to the vas deferens with other glandular secretions.

Origin

Early 17th century: from Greek epididumis, from epi ‘upon’ + didumos ‘testicle’ (from duo ‘two’).

单词	epididymis
释义	Definition of epididymis in English: epididymis nounPlural epididymides ˌɛpɪˈdɪdɪmɪsˌɛpəˈdɪdəməs Anatomy A highly convoluted duct behind the testis, along which sperm passes to the vas deferens. 〔剖〕附睾，副睾 Example sentencesExamples On physical examination, the patient was found to have right scrotal swelling encroaching on the epididymis and testis. During sexual activity, the sperm travels from the epididymis to the vas deferens with other glandular secretions. The epididymis, rete testis, and spermatic cord were free of tumor. Alongside the testicles are the epididymis and the vas deferens, which make up the duct system of the male reproductive organs. This chapter focuses on infections of the male urethra, epididymis, testis, and prostate. Derivatives epididymal adjectiveˌɛpɪˈdɪdɪm(ə)lˌɛpəˈdɪdəm(ə)l Anatomy Relating to the epididymis, along which sperm passes to the vas deferens. 〔剖〕附睾，副睾 epididymal sperm Example sentencesExamples The testis and epididymal remnant were delivered, and a single epididymal tubule was microsurgically isolated. The epididymis is exposed through an incision in the scrotum, and then an operating microscope is used to dissect individual epididymal tubules. In the present study, an increased incidence of both cystic hypoplasia of the rete testis and epididymal hypoplasia were observed. Origin Early 17th century: from Greek epididumis, from epi 'upon' + didumos 'testicle' (from duo 'two'). Definition of epididymis in US English: epididymis nounˌepəˈdidəməsˌɛpəˈdɪdəməs Anatomy A highly convoluted duct behind the testis, along which sperm passes to the vas deferens. 〔剖〕附睾，副睾 Example sentencesExamples The epididymis, rete testis, and spermatic cord were free of tumor. On physical examination, the patient was found to have right scrotal swelling encroaching on the epididymis and testis. This chapter focuses on infections of the male urethra, epididymis, testis, and prostate. Alongside the testicles are the epididymis and the vas deferens, which make up the duct system of the male reproductive organs. During sexual activity, the sperm travels from the epididymis to the vas deferens with other glandular secretions. Origin Early 17th century: from Greek epididumis, from epi ‘upon’ + didumos ‘testicle’ (from duo ‘two’).
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