epididymis
noun
an elongated organ on the posterior surface of a testis that stores sperm while they mature and constitutes the convoluted beginning of the vas deferens.
epididymal
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a word derived from
epididymis.
Example Sentences
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To prove that this intergenerational effect was caused by epididymal micro-RNAs, Ms Chan collected these molecules and injected them into fertilised mouse eggs.
From Economist ● Feb. 22, 2018
Sperm enter the head of the epididymis and are moved along predominantly by the contraction of smooth muscles lining the epididymal tubes.
From Textbooks ● Jun. 19, 2013
This is not surprising, since it had already been found that epididymal sperm, which also are free of accessory gland secretions, can withstand freezing and thawing.
From Preservation of Bull Semen at Sub-Zero Temperatures by M. E. Friedman
From the data in Table 3, it is obvious that motile sperm were present after freezing and thawing epididymal samples.
From Preservation of Bull Semen at Sub-Zero Temperatures by M. E. Friedman
It is likely that further experience in handling epididymal sperm may lead to improved results.
From Preservation of Bull Semen at Sub-Zero Temperatures by M. E. Friedman
