VAS DEFERENS


Meaning of VAS DEFERENS in English

[ 'dɛfərɛnz ]

■ noun ( plural vasa deferentia ˌdɛfə'rɛnʃɪə ) Anatomy the duct which conveys sperm from the testicle to the urethra.

Origin

C16: from vas + L. deferens 'carrying away', pres. participle of deferre .

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