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epoophoron
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ep·o·oph·o·ron (p-f-rn)
n.
Any of the rudimentary tubules in the mesosalpinx between the ovary and the uterine tube.

epoophoron
[ep′ō·of′əron]
Etymology: Gk, epi + oophoron, ovary
a rudimentary structure that is situated in the mesosalpinx between the ovary and the uterine tube. The epoophoron is a persistent portion of the embryonic mesonephric duct. Also called parovarium.

epoophoron
a vestigial structure associated with the ovary; originates from the cranial mesonephric tubules and cysts of it may resemble ovarian cysts.


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