perididymis
[pĕr′ĭ-dĭd′ə-mĭs]
n.
The thick fibrous membrane forming the outer coat of the testis.
Nearby words
- peridental,
- peridental membrane,
- periderm,
- peridesmitis,
- peridesmium,
- perididymitis,
- peridium,
- peridiverticulitis,
- peridot,
- peridot of ceylon
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