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appendix epididymis

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On the head of the epididymis is a small stalked appendage (sometimes duplicated). It is named the appendix of the epididymis (or pedunculated hydatid), and is usually regarded as a detached efferent duct. This structure is derived from the Wolffian duct as opposed to the appendix testis which is derived from the mullerian duct remnant. [ http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Appendix_of_epididymidis ]

Synonyms: epididymis appendix, appendix of epididymis, epididymal appendix

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appendix of the epididymis, appendix epididymis, appendix epididymidis

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UBERON:0006641

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Appendix of epididymis