Tunica vaginalis

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-012360",
  "term": "Tunica vaginalis",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "A serous membrane that covers the testes and epididymis, derived from the peritoneum during testicular descent. It consists of two layers, a parietal layer lining the scrotum and a visceral layer covering the testis. The space between these layers contains a small amount of fluid.",
  "subject": "Chemistry and Human Health",
  "see_also": [
    "epididymis",
    "peritoneum",
    "testis"
  ],
  "references": [
    "PAC, 2016, 88, 713. 'Glossary of terms used in developmental and reproductive toxicology (IUPAC Recommendations 2016)' on page 816 (https://doi.org/10.1515/pac-2015-1202)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/tunica-vaginalis/"
}