Preferred Label : epididymis;
Uberon definition : the elongated structure connected to the posterior surface of the testis that transports,
stores, and matures spermatozoa between testis and vas deferens;
Uberon related term : Nebenhoden@de;
Uberon Structure note : Typically divided into three main regions. In reptiles, there is an additional canal
between the testis and the head of the epididymis, which receives the various efferent
ducts. This is, however, absent in all birds and mammals. The epididymis is covered
by a two layered pseudostratified epithelium. The epithelium is separated by a basement
membrane from the connective tissue wall which has smooth muscle cells.;
Uberon Taxon note : A similar, but probably non-homologous, structure is found in cartilaginous fishes;
Origin ID : 0001301;
UMLS CUI : C0014533;
Automatic exact mappings (from CISMeF team)
- Semantic type(s)
- UMLS correspondences (same concept)
- Uberon cross reference
- contributes to morphology of
- develops from
- has branching part
- has part
- part of
the elongated structure connected to the posterior surface of the testis that transports,
stores, and matures spermatozoa between testis and vas deferens
