mesonephric (Meaning)
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mesonephric (a.)
Of or pertaining to the mesonephros; as, the mesonephric, or Wolffian, duct.
Synonyms & Antonyms of mesonephric
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mesonephric Sentence Examples
- The mesonephric duct, also known as the Wolffian duct, plays a crucial role in the development of the male reproductive system.
- Mesonephric tubules, present in male embryos, differentiate into portions of the epididymis and vas deferens.
- In females, the mesonephric duct regresses, while the mesonephric tubules form part of the epoophoron.
- The mesonephros, a transitory embryonic kidney, is derived from the mesonephric duct.
- Mesonephric blastema, a type of embryonic tissue, gives rise to the mesonephric structures.
- The mesonephric glomerulus, unlike its metanephric counterpart, lacks a specialized vascular pole.
- Mesonephric cysts, rare remnants of the embryonic mesonephros, may occur in the epididymis or testis.
- Abnormal development of the mesonephric duct can result in congenital malformations of the male reproductive system.
- Mesonephric remnants can occasionally be found in the female reproductive tract, such as the paramesonephric ducts.
- Studying the mesonephric system provides insights into embryonic development and the evolution of the urinary and reproductive systems.
FAQs About the word mesonephric
Of or pertaining to the mesonephros; as, the mesonephric, or Wolffian, duct.
No synonyms found.
No antonyms found.
The mesonephric duct, also known as the Wolffian duct, plays a crucial role in the development of the male reproductive system.
Mesonephric tubules, present in male embryos, differentiate into portions of the epididymis and vas deferens.
In females, the mesonephric duct regresses, while the mesonephric tubules form part of the epoophoron.
The mesonephros, a transitory embryonic kidney, is derived from the mesonephric duct.
