Definition

1. Noun:
   • A duct that carries spermatozoa from the epididymis to the ejaculatory duct: The 'ductus deferens' is a muscular tube that is part of the male reproductive system. It transports mature sperm cells from the epididymis, where they are stored, to the ejaculatory duct in preparation for ejaculation.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • During a vasectomy, the surgeon cuts and seals the ductus deferens.
  • Sperm are propelled through the ductus deferens by muscular contractions.
  • The ductus deferens is also known as the vas deferens.

Advanced Usage

• Anatomical context: The term is primarily used in formal medical, biological, or anatomical contexts.
  • The pathologist examined the tissue sample from the ductus deferens.

Variants and Related Words

• Vas deferens (n): This is the more common synonym for 'ductus deferens'. The terms are used interchangeably.
  • The vas deferens is a key structure in male reproductive anatomy.

Synonyms

• Vas deferens: The most direct and commonly used synonym.
• Sperm duct: A less formal, descriptive term.

Noun

1. a duct that carries spermatozoa from the epididymis to the ejaculatory duct