Definition

1. Noun (Anatomy):
   • Epididymis: A tightly coiled tube located at the back of the testicle, responsible for storing and transporting sperm from the testicle to the vas deferens.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • Mào tinh là một bộ phận quan trọng của hệ sinh dục nam. (The epididymis is an important part of the male reproductive system.)
  • Viêm mào tinh có thể gây đau và sưng. (Epididymitis can cause pain and swelling.)

Advanced Usage

• Medical Terminology: The term is primarily used in medical, biological, and anatomical contexts.
  • Bác sĩ chẩn đoán bệnh nhân bị tắc ống dẫn tại mào tinh. (The doctor diagnosed the patient with a blockage in the epididymal duct.)

Variants and Related Words

• Viêm mào tinh (n): Epididymitis - inflammation of the epididymis.
• Cắt bỏ mào tinh (n): Epididymectomy - surgical removal of the epididymis.

Synonyms

• Epididymis: The direct and only accurate anatomical synonym in English.

Notes

• Word Analysis: The word "mào tinh" is a compound noun in Vietnamese, where "mào" suggests a crest or comb-like structure, and "tinh" refers to sperm, describing the organ's shape and function.
• Context: This is a specialized scientific term. It is not used in everyday conversation but is essential in medical and health discussions.