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vas deferens

deferent duct

A secretory duct that transports sperm from the testis. In mammals this is a continuation of the epididymis and ends in the prostatic urethra where it terminates to form ejaculatory duct.

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Type Organ
Parent Structure tube
Latin Name deferent duct
FMA ID 19234

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the vas deferens?

A secretory duct that transports sperm from the testis. In mammals this is a continuation of the epididymis and ends in the prostatic urethra where it terminates to form ejaculatory duct.

What is the Latin name for the vas deferens?

The Latin name for the vas deferens is deferent duct.

References

  1. Foundational Model of Anatomy — FMA:19234 Reference anatomy ontology (University of Washington)
  2. UBERON — UBERON:0001000 Cross-species anatomy ontology (EMBL-EBI Ontology Lookup Service)
  3. Wikipedia — vas deferens Encyclopedia article (verified cross-reference)

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Data sources: Terminologia Anatomica, Foundational Model of Anatomy, Wikidata.