ductus deferens
ductus deferens · ductus deferentes
Synonym of vas deferensSynonym of vas deferens.
Meaning
1 sensesSynonym of vas deferens.
More definitions
- a duct that carries spermatozoa from the epididymis to the ejaculatory duct
Origin
From Latin ductus (“channel, duct”) + dēferēns (“carrying off”), present active participleFrom Latin ductus (“channel, duct”) + dēferēns (“carrying off”), present active participle of dēferō (“carry off”).
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Forms
plural: ductus deferentes| Singular | ductus deferens |
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Synonyms
1 synonymsClose in meaning
- a duct that carries spermatozoa from the epididymis to the ejaculatory duct:vas deferens