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An oblong vermiform mass on the dorsal side of the testicle, composed of numerous convolutions of the excretory duct of that organ.

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  1. n. An oblong vermiform mass on the dorsal side of the testicle, composed of numerous convolutions of the excretory duct of that organ.
  2. n. a convoluted tubule in each testis; carries sperm to vas deferens
  3. An oblong vermiform mass on the dorsal side of the testicle, composed of numerous convolutions of the excretory duct of that organ. -- Ep`i*did"y*mal, a.
  4. An oblong vermiform mass on the dorsal side of the testicle,composed of numerous convolutions of the excretory duct of thatorgan.-- Ep`i*did"y*mal, a.
  5. n. a convoluted tubule in each testis; carries sperm to vas deferens