mesorchium (Meaning)
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mesorchium (n.)
The fold of peritoneum which attaches the testis to the dorsal wall of the body cavity or scrotal sac.
Synonyms & Antonyms of mesorchium
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mesorchium Sentence Examples
- The mesorchium, a fold of peritoneum, suspends the testes from the dorsal body wall.
- During embryonic development, the mesorchium differentiates from the mesonephros.
- The mesorchium contains blood vessels, nerves, and lymphatic vessels that supply the testes.
- In cases of cryptorchidism, the testes fail to descend into the scrotum and remain attached to the mesorchium.
- The mesorchium provides structural support to the testes and aids in their proper development.
- The mesorchium is continuous with the broad ligament of the uterus in females.
- In some animals, the mesorchium may be modified to regulate testicular temperature.
- Damage to the mesorchium can affect testicular function and fertility.
- The mesorchium is irrigated by the testicular artery and drained by the testicular vein.
- The mesorchium is a complex structure that plays a vital role in testicular physiology and reproduction.
FAQs About the word mesorchium
The fold of peritoneum which attaches the testis to the dorsal wall of the body cavity or scrotal sac.
No synonyms found.
No antonyms found.
The mesorchium, a fold of peritoneum, suspends the testes from the dorsal body wall.
During embryonic development, the mesorchium differentiates from the mesonephros.
The mesorchium contains blood vessels, nerves, and lymphatic vessels that supply the testes.
In cases of cryptorchidism, the testes fail to descend into the scrotum and remain attached to the mesorchium.
