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vas deferens
The tube of the male reproductive system that connects the epididymis to the ejaculatory ducts. It is also known as ductus deferens or sperm duct.
Grammatical category Noun
Field Anatomy, physiology and embryology
Level of specialization High
Definition source glosario de Fertilidad
Gender relationship Yes, man
Variants
Synonym
Formal
sperm duct
Formal
Equivalents

Spanish

conducto deferente

Valenciano

conducte deferent
Associated concepts
Type of
male genital organs
Is accompanied by
spermatozoa; sperm
Examples
 If a man without hypogonadism or congenital bilateral absence of the vas deferens has an ejaculate volume < 1 mL, urine is analyzed for sperm after ejaculation.
Therefore, an initial screening for diabetes could be advised in previously undiagnosed patients with bilateral calcification of the vas deferens [...]
Collocations
WITH ADJECTIVES
calcified | non-tender || congenital vas deferens

WITH NOUNS
obstruction of | calcification of the | bilateral absence of the vas deferens