Term Name: epididymis
Synonyms: Nebenhoden@de
Definition: the elongated structure connected to the posterior surface of the testis that transports, stores, and matures spermatozoa between testis and vas deferens
Ontology: Cell Ontology [UBERON:0001301]

Relationships
develops from: mesonephric duct
is part of: male genital duct
has parts: adventitia of epididymis appendix epididymis caput epididymis cauda epididymis corpus epididymis duct of epididymis epididymal fat pad epididymal lumen epididymis epithelium epididymis glandular cell epididymis smooth muscle muscle layer of epididymis
is a type of: duct of male reproductive system mesoderm-derived structure