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Definition of Gubernaculum
1. Noun. (anatomy) Either of a pair of folds of peritoneum that attach to the caudal end of the gonads (testes in males and ovaries in females). ¹
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Medical Definition of Gubernaculum
1. A fibrous cord connecting two structures. A mesenchymal column of tissue that connects the foetal testis to the developing scrotum; it appears to play a role in testicular descent. Synonym: gubernaculum testis. Origin: L. A helm (05 Mar 2000)
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