Phrase guide

rete testis

noun · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

A hilar testicular network that collects produced sperm from the seminiferous tubules, and connects with the efferent ducts.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Topics: anatomy, medicine, sciences

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noun

Meaning 2

network of tubules carrying sperm from the seminiferous tubules to the vasa efferentia

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

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Broader terms: plexus, rete

History

Etymology

From rete + testis.

Across languages

Translations

2 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Dutch: rete testis — rete testis
  • Polish: sieć jądra — rete testis