How Do You Spell PARADIDYMAL?

Pronunciation: [pˈaɹədˌɪdɪmə͡l] (IPA)

The word "paradidymal" is often misspelled due to its complicated phonetic transcription. According to the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA), "paradidymal" is pronounced as /ˌpærəˈdɪdɪməl/. The combination of the letters "d" and "y" in the middle of the word may confuse some spellers, as it makes an odd sound. However, remembering the correct pronunciation can help when spelling the word correctly. "Paradidymal" is an adjective that describes something related to the epididymis, the coiled tube at the back of the testicle.

PARADIDYMAL Meaning and Definition

1. 1. Relating to the paradidymis. 2. Alongside the testicle.

   A practical medical dictionary. By Stedman, Thomas Lathrop. Published 1920.

Common Misspellings for PARADIDYMAL

• oaradidymal
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• -aradidymal
• 0aradidymal
• pzradidymal
• psradidymal
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• paeadidymal
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• pa5adidymal
• pa4adidymal
• parzdidymal
• parsdidymal
• parwdidymal
• parqdidymal
• parasidymal
• paraxidymal

Etymology of PARADIDYMAL

The word "paradidymal" is formed by combining two Greek roots: "para" and "didymos".

- "Para" (παρά) means "beside" or "near".

- "Didymos" (δίδυμος) means "twin".

In anatomy, the term "paradidymal" refers to structures or regions near the epididymis, which are similar to or resemble the shape of the twin testes.