vas deferens

 
Pronunciation: /ˈdɛfərɛnz/

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