Look up: Gubernaculum

1. gubernaculum
   In nematodes: Spicule guide; sclerotized accessory piece.
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2. gubernaculum
   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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3. gubernaculum
   Type: Term Pronunciation: gū′bĕr-nak′yū-lŭm Definitions: 1. A fibrous cord connecting two structures (the testis and scrotum; the ovary and labium majus). The gubernaculum attaches to the uterus and becomes the ovarian ligament and the round ligament of the uterus. Synonyms: gubernaculum testis
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4. gubernaculum
   Latin something which governs or directs, like a rudder (cf. gubernatorial).
   Found on http://www.anatomy.usyd.edu.au/glossary/
   
   
5. Gubernaculum
   The paired `Gubernacula` are embryonic structures which begin as undifferentiated mesenchyme attaching to the caudal end of the gonads (testes in males and ovaries in females). Function during development: As the scrotum and labia majora form in males and females, respectively, the gubernaculum aids...
   Found on http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gubernaculu