Epididymis
System
Reproductive
SNOMED CT
181432000
Epididymis
Definition
The elongated structure connected to the posterior surface of the testis that transports, stores, and matures spermatozoa between testis and vas deferens.
The Epididymis is a part of the Reproductive.
Also identified as
Associated Diseases
| Disease | Involvement | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Benign neoplasm of epididymis | Disease Has Associated Anatomic Site | NCIT · CC BY 4.0 |
| Benign neoplasm of epididymis | Disease Has Primary Anatomic Site | NCIT · CC BY 4.0 |
| Epididymal adenocarcinoma | Disease Has Associated Anatomic Site | NCIT · CC BY 4.0 |
| Epididymal adenocarcinoma | Disease Has Primary Anatomic Site | NCIT · CC BY 4.0 |
| Epididymal adenomatoid tumor | Disease Has Associated Anatomic Site | NCIT · CC BY 4.0 |
| Epididymal adenomatoid tumor | Disease Has Primary Anatomic Site | NCIT · CC BY 4.0 |
| Epididymal neoplasm | Disease Has Associated Anatomic Site | NCIT · CC BY 4.0 |
| Epididymis cancer | Disease Has Associated Anatomic Site | NCIT · CC BY 4.0 |
Procedures
| Procedure | Relation | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Epididymectomy | Procedure Has Excised Anatomy | NCIT · CC BY 4.0 |