vasa brevis (Meaning)
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vasa brevis (n)
several small arteries branching off of the splenic artery and going to the greater curvature of the stomach
Synonyms & Antonyms of vasa brevis
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vasa brevis Sentence Examples
- Vasa brevis is the arterial network that supplies oxygenated blood to the testes.
- The vasa brevis branches off from the abdominal aorta and travels through the spermatic cords.
- The vasa brevis anastomoses with the testicular artery to form the pampiniform plexus.
- The vasa brevis is responsible for thermoregulation of the testes by adjusting blood flow.
- Atherosclerosis of the vasa brevis can lead to testicular ischemia and infertility.
- Varicocele is a dilation of the vasa brevis that can cause scrotal pain and swelling.
- Embolization of the vasa brevis is a treatment option for varicocele.
- The vasa brevis plays a role in the hormonal control of testicular function.
- The vasa brevis is innervated by sympathetic and parasympathetic nerves.
- The development of the vasa brevis is essential for normal testicular descent.
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several small arteries branching off of the splenic artery and going to the greater curvature of the stomach
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Vasa brevis is the arterial network that supplies oxygenated blood to the testes.
The vasa brevis branches off from the abdominal aorta and travels through the spermatic cords.
The vasa brevis anastomoses with the testicular artery to form the pampiniform plexus.
The vasa brevis is responsible for thermoregulation of the testes by adjusting blood flow.
