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Definition of rete testis in English:

rete testis

Pronunciation /ˌriːti ˈtɛstɪs/

noun

Anatomy Zoology

  • A network of tubules through which sperm pass from the seminiferous tubules to the epididymis (in mammals and birds).

Origin

Late 18th century. From post-classical Latin rete testis from classical Latin rēte + testis, genitive of testis.