epoophoron
English edit
Alternative forms edit
Etymology edit
From Ancient Greek ἐπι- (epi-, “upon”) + ᾠόν (ōión, “egg”) + φέρω (phérō, “bear”).
Noun edit
epoophoron (plural epoophora)
- (anatomy) A group of tubules, a remnant of the Wolffian body, often found near the ovary or oviduct.
Synonyms edit
- parovarium
- organ of Rosenmüller (archaic)
- Rosenmüller's organ (archaic)
Translations edit
a group of tubules, a remnant of the Wolffian body, often found near the ovary or oviduct
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References edit
- “Epoöphoron”, in Webster’s Revised Unabridged Dictionary, Springfield, Mass.: G. & C. Merriam, 1913, →OCLC.
Latin edit
Etymology edit
From Ancient Greek επι- (epi-, “upon”) + ᾠόν (ōión, “egg”) + φέρω (phérō, “bear”).
Noun edit
epōophoron n (genitive epōophorī); second declension
Declension edit
Second-declension noun (neuter, Greek-type).
Case | Singular | Plural |
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Nominative | epōophoron | epōophora |
Genitive | epōophorī | epōophorōrum |
Dative | epōophorō | epōophorīs |
Accusative | epōophoron | epōophora |
Ablative | epōophorō | epōophorīs |
Vocative | epōophoron | epōophora |