Wolffian duct en · NOUN
Etymology
Named after German physiologist Caspar Friedrich Wolff (1733–1794), who described the mesonephros and its ducts in his dissertation in 1759.
Meanings
- 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.
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| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wolffian ducts | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
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Translations (8)
es conducto de Wolff (paired structure that develops in the early stages of embryonic development) · pt ducto de Wolff (paired structure that develops in the early stages of embryonic development) · hu Wolff-cső (paired structure that develops in the early stages of embryonic development) · cmn 沃爾夫管 /沃尔夫管 (paired structure that develops in the early stages of embryonic development) · fi Wolffin tiehyt (paired structure that develops in the early stages of embryonic development) · it dotto di Wolff (paired structure that develops in the early stages of embryonic development) · fr canal de Wolff (paired structure that develops in the early stages of embryonic development) · de Urnierengang (paired structure that develops in the early stages of embryonic development)