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epididymis

UK //ˌɛpɪˈdɪdɪmɪs//US //ˌɛpəˈdɪdəmɪs//

词源

来自希腊语 'epi-'(在上) + 'didymos'(睾丸),字面意思是'在睾丸之上'。

noun

❶ 附睾是男性生殖系统中位于睾丸后侧的细长管状结构,用于储存和运输精子。

“The sperm mature as they pass through the epididymis.”

(精子在通过附睾的过程中逐渐成熟。)

“Inflammation of the epididymis is called epididymitis.”

(附睾的炎症被称为附睾炎。)

常见短语

epididymal cyst — 附睾囊肿,指附睾部位形成的充满液体的良性肿块。

“Most epididymal cysts don't require treatment unless they cause discomfort.”

(大多数附睾囊肿不需要治疗,除非引起不适。)