paroophoron
/ˌparəʊˈɒfərɒn/(also paroöphoron) Anatomy
noun
A small group of vestigial tubules located behind the ovary, representing a mesonephric remnant in the female.
Origin
Late 19th century (in an earlier sense). From para- + either oophoron or its etymon ancient Greek ᾠϕόρον.
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