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epoophoron

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: 0.00 in modern English

Syllables
epoophoron
IPA
17
Scrabble Score
10
Letters
1
Syllables
6
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A group of tubules, a remnant of the Wolffian body, often found near the ovary or oviduct.

Etymology

From Ancient Greek ἐπι- (epi-, “upon”) + ᾠόν (ōión, “egg”) + φέρω (phérō, “bear”). By surface analysis, ep- + oo- + -phor + Ancient Greek -όν (-ón, “singular noun ending”).

Origin

Word Breakdown

Inflected Forms

epoophora (plural) epoöphoron (alternative)

Synonyms

parovarium organ of Rosenmüller Rosenmüller's organ

Questions

What does epoophoron mean?
A group of tubules, a remnant of the Wolffian body, often found near the ovary or oviduct.
Where does epoophoron come from?
It is traced to Ancient Greek.

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