vas deferens
/ˈdɛfərɛnz
/noun (plural vasa deferentia /ˌdɛfəˈrɛnʃɪə/) Anatomy
The duct which conveys sperm from the testicle to the urethra.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.
- Both fallopian tubes and vas deferens have the ability to rejoin after separation although this is an extremely rare occurrence.
Origin
Late 16th century: from vas + Latin deferens 'carrying away', present participle of deferre.