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vas deferens

Pronunciation: /ˈdɛfərɛnz/

Definition of vas deferens

noun (plural vasa deferentia /ˌdɛfəˈrɛnʃɪə/)

Anatomy
  • the duct which conveys sperm from the testicle to the urethra.

Origin:

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

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