mesonephric
/ˌmɛzəˈnɛfrɪk/
adjective
- Relating to the mesonephros, a temporary kidney structure that develops in the embryos of vertebrates.
- The mesonephric duct plays an important role in the development of the male reproductive system.
- In human embryos, the mesonephric kidney functions briefly before the permanent kidney forms.
- The biologist studied mesonephric tissue to understand how kidneys evolve in different animals.