| epoophoron | <anatomy> See Parovarium. Origin: NL, from Gr. Upon + egg + to bear. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
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| transverse ductules of epoophoron | A series of 10 to 15 short tubules that open into the longitudinal duct of the epoophoron and represent vestiges of the mesonephric duct. Synonym: ductuli transversi epoophori, tubuli epoophori. (05 Mar 2000) |
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| longitudinal duct of epoophoron | A rudimentary vestige of the mesonephric duct in the female into which the tubules of the epoophoron open; it is located in the broad ligament of the uterus, parallel with the lateral part of the uterine tube, and in the lateral walls of the cervix and vagina. Synonym: ductus epoophori longitudinalis, ductus deferens vestigialis, Gartner's canal, Gartner's duct. (05 Mar 2000) |