Vas deferens

Pronunciation
/vas dee-FER-ens/
Category
Reproductive Anatomy
Singular
Vas deferens
Plural
Vasa deferentia

Definition

A long, muscular tube that transports sperm from the testes to the ejaculatory ducts in many animals, including humans.

Etymology

Latin *vas deferens*, meaning 'carrying vessel'.

Example

The vas deferens are part of the male reproductive system.

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