n. pl. ep·i·did·y·mi·des (-mĭ-dēz′) A long, narrow, convoluted tube, part of the spermatic duct system, that lies on the posterior aspect of each testicle, connecting it to the vas deferens. [Greek epididumis : epi-, epi- + didumoi, twins, testicles, pl. of didumos, double; see dwo- in the Appendix of Indo-European roots.] ep′i·didy·mal adj. |
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