vas deferens (Meaning)
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vas deferens (n)
a duct that carries spermatozoa from the epididymis to the ejaculatory duct
Synonyms & Antonyms of vas deferens
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vas deferens Sentence Examples
- Each testicle in a male has a vas deferens, a muscular tube responsible for transporting sperm.
- The vas deferens carries mature sperm cells from the epididymis towards the urethra for ejaculation.
- Lined with smooth muscle, the vas deferens can contract to propel sperm efficiently.
- Located within the spermatic cord, the vas deferens travels from the scrotum to the pelvic cavity.
- A blockage in the vas deferens can be a cause of male infertility.
- A vasectomy is a surgical procedure that severs the vas deferens for permanent birth control.
- During ejaculation, fluids from the seminal vesicles and prostate mix with sperm in the vas deferens.
- The vas deferens is one of several structures that make up the male reproductive system.
- After a vasectomy, sperm can no longer travel through the vas deferens and are reabsorbed by the body.
- Technological advancements have allowed for microsurgical reversal of a vasectomy, potentially restoring fertility.
FAQs About the word vas deferens
a duct that carries spermatozoa from the epididymis to the ejaculatory duct
No synonyms found.
No antonyms found.
Each testicle in a male has a vas deferens, a muscular tube responsible for transporting sperm.
The vas deferens carries mature sperm cells from the epididymis towards the urethra for ejaculation.
Lined with smooth muscle, the vas deferens can contract to propel sperm efficiently.
Located within the spermatic cord, the vas deferens travels from the scrotum to the pelvic cavity.
