Definitions For Gubernaculum

Noun

{{en-noun, gubernacula}} A part or structure that serves as a guide: (embryology) Either of a pair of folds of peritoneum which connects the caudal end of the fetal testis with the bottom of the scrotum in a male fetus, and by failing to elongate in proportion to the rest of the fetus causes the descent of the testis into the scrotum; or an analogous cord of connective tissue attached to the ovary in a female fetus, which is the precursor of the round ligament, round and ovarian ligaments. (dentistry) {{q, more fully gubernaculum dentis}} A cord or sheath of connective tissue that connects the sac of an unerupted w:permanent teeth, permanent tooth with the surface of the gum. (zoology) The reproductive tract of an invertebrate, or part of it; especially the section containing the gonophores (in a hydrozoan); a sclerotized structure in the cloaca (in a nematode). (biology) {{q, rare}} A trailing flagellum in certain protists used for steering.

Alternative forms

{{alter, en, gubernaculum testis}} {{alter, en, gubernaculum dentis}}

Etymology

From {{der, en, la, gubernāculum, , a helm, rudder}}.