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appendix testis
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The appendix testis is a vestigial remnant of the Mullerian duct, present on the upper pole of the testis and attached to the tunica vaginalis. It is present about 90% of the time. [ http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Appendix_of_testis ]
Term info
Label
appendix testis
Synonyms
- appendix of testis
- testis appendix
comment
See also 'vesicular appendage of epoophoron'. TODO: check vesicular appendages
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editor note
the label hydatid of morgagni is ambiguous w.r.t male vs female. The ncita structure 'hydatic of morgani' is male and thus belongs here.
external definition
a cystlike remnant of the müllerian duct on the upper end of the testis; corresponding female structure: one of the small pedunculated structures attached to the uterine tubes near their fimbriated end; remnants of the mesonephric ducts[http://medical-dictionary.thefreedictionary.com/].
has broad synonym
hydatid of morgagni, hydatid of Morgani, hydatid of Morgagni
has obo namespace
uberon
has related synonym
appendices testis, appendix vesiculosus, appendix testis, appendix of the testis
id
UBERON:0006651