Epididymal

/ˌɛpɪˈdɪdɪməl/ adjective

Definition

Relating to or affecting the epididymis, a coiled tube in the male reproductive system that stores and transports sperm.

Etymology

From Greek 'epi' (upon) + 'didymos' (testicle) + '-al' (adjective suffix). The term refers to the anatomical structure discovered in ancient Greek medicine.

Kelly Says

The epididymis is literally positioned 'on the testicle'—the Greek name is perfectly descriptive, and nearly all the words on this list relate to this one small-but-mighty reproductive structure!

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