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