Wolffian duct
A paired structure found in mammals including humans that develops in the early stages…A paired structure found in mammals including humans that develops in the early stages of embryonic development and plays a critical role in the formation of internal male reproductive organs; precursor to the vasa deferentia, seminal vesicles, and epididymides.
Meaning
1 sensesA paired structure found in mammals including humans that develops in the early stages of embryonic development and plays a critical role in the formation of internal male reproductive organs; precursor to the vasa deferentia, seminal vesicles, and epididymides.
Urnierengang
Translations
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Origin
Named after German physiologist Caspar Friedrich Wolff (1733–1794), who described the mesoNamed after German physiologist Caspar Friedrich Wolff (1733–1794), who described the mesonephros and its ducts in his dissertation in 1759.
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Forms
plural: Wolffian ducts| Singular | Wolffian duct |
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