epoophoron

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

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Noun

epoophoron (plural epoophora)

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

Synonyms:

parovarium, organ of Rosenmüller, Rosenmüller's organ

epoophoron meaning in Arabic and Indonesian

epoophoron in Arabic

a group of tubules, a remnant of the Wolffian body, often found near the ovary or oviduct: مبيض جانبي

epoophoron in Indonesian

a group of tubules, a remnant of the Wolffian body, often found near the ovary or oviduct: epooforon

Synonyms of epoophoron

parovarium
organ of Rosenmüller
Rosenmüller's organ

Forms of epoophoron

plural	epoophora
alternative form	epoöphoron

Origin of epoophoron

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”).

Questions about epoophoron

What does epoophoron mean?: Epoophoron means a group of tubules, a remnant of the Wolffian body, often found near the ovary or oviduct.
What is epoophoron in Arabic?: Epoophoron in Arabic is مبيض جانبي. See Epoophoron meaning in Arabic.
What part of speech is epoophoron?: Epoophoron is a noun.
What is the plural of epoophoron?: The plural of epoophoron is epoophora.

Words near epoophoron in the dictionary

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