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单词 vas deferens
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Definition of vas deferens in English:

vas deferens

nounPlural vasa deferentiaˈdɛfərɛnz-ˌrenz
Anatomy
  • The duct which conveys sperm from the testicle to the urethra.

    Example sentencesExamples
    • Men with congenital absence of the vas deferens, either unilateral or bilateral, may be carriers of cystic fibrosis.
    • Both fallopian tubes and vas deferens have the ability to rejoin after separation although this is an extremely rare occurrence.
    • During sexual activity, the sperm travels from the epididymis to the vas deferens with other glandular secretions.
    • These ducts carry the secretions produced by the seminal vesicle and the vas deferens.
    • Vasectomy works by using a clip to block the vas deferens, which connects the testicles to the urethra and keeps sperm out of the seminal fluid.

Origin

Late 16th century: from vas + Latin deferens 'carrying away', present participle of deferre.

 
 

Definition of vas deferens in US English:

vas deferens

noun-ˌrenz
Anatomy
  • The duct which conveys sperm from the testicle to the urethra.

    Example sentencesExamples
    • These ducts carry the secretions produced by the seminal vesicle and the vas deferens.
    • During sexual activity, the sperm travels from the epididymis to the vas deferens with other glandular secretions.
    • Both fallopian tubes and vas deferens have the ability to rejoin after separation although this is an extremely rare occurrence.
    • Men with congenital absence of the vas deferens, either unilateral or bilateral, may be carriers of cystic fibrosis.
    • Vasectomy works by using a clip to block the vas deferens, which connects the testicles to the urethra and keeps sperm out of the seminal fluid.

Origin

Late 16th century: from vas + Latin deferens ‘carrying away’, present participle of deferre.

 
 
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