Definition

1. Noun:
   • Anatomical Structure: The ejaculatory duct is a short, paired anatomical conduit in the male reproductive system. It is formed by the union of the duct from the seminal vesicle and the vas deferens. It passes through the prostate gland to terminate in the prostatic urethra, where it delivers sperm and seminal fluid.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • During ejaculation, sperm travels through the ejaculatory duct.
  • A blockage in the ejaculatory duct can cause fertility issues.
  • The two ejaculatory ducts empty into the urethra.

Advanced Usage

• Medical Context: The term is primarily used in anatomical, physiological, and medical contexts (e.g., urology, andrology).
  • The surgeon carefully avoided the ejaculatory ducts during the prostate procedure.
• Descriptive Anatomy: Used to describe the pathway and function within the reproductive system.
  • The ejaculatory duct serves as the final common pathway for the transport of spermatozoa and seminal vesicle fluid.

Variants and Related Words

• Ejaculatory (adjective): Pertaining to ejaculation or the ejaculatory duct.
  • The ejaculatory process involves several muscles and ducts.
• Duct (noun): A tube or channel for conveying fluid or air.
• Seminal Vesicle (noun): A gland that secretes fluid that forms part of semen.
• Vas Deferens (noun): The duct that conveys sperm from the testicle to the ejaculatory duct.

Synonyms

• Anatomical duct: (General term) A tubular structure carrying secretions.
• Reproductive duct: (Specific category) A duct within the reproductive system.

Related Phrases

• Ejaculatory duct obstruction: A medical condition involving blockage of the duct.
  • He was diagnosed with ejaculatory duct obstruction.
• Termination of the ejaculatory duct: Refers to the point where the duct opens into the urethra.
  • The termination of the ejaculatory duct is at the verumontanum.

Related Idioms

(This term is a precise anatomical term and is not used in idiomatic expressions.)

Noun

1. a part of the seminal duct formed by the duct from the seminal vesicle and the vas deferens; passes through the prostate gland