adjective
- of, relating to, or derived from the mesonephros (an embryonic kidney structure that develops in vertebrates)
Usage: anatomy; embryology; technical
Examples
- The mesonephric duct is an important structure in embryonic development.
- Mesonephric tissue gradually degenerates as the metanephros develops.
- In some vertebrates, mesonephric structures persist into adulthood.
- The mesonephric kidney functions temporarily during fetal development.
- Mesonephric remnants can sometimes be identified in adult anatomy.