thừng tinh
Definition
- Noun (Anatomy):
- Spermatic cord: A cord-like structure in males that contains the vas deferens, blood vessels, nerves, and lymphatic vessels, running from the abdomen to the testicle.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- Bác sĩ chẩn đoán anh ấy bị xoắn thừng tinh. (The doctor diagnosed him with spermatic cord torsion.)
- Thừng tinh có chức năng quan trọng trong hệ sinh dục nam. (The spermatic cord has an important function in the male reproductive system.)
Advanced Usage
- "viêm thừng tinh": funiculitis (inflammation of the spermatic cord).
- Triệu chứng đau có thể là do viêm thừng tinh. (The pain symptom could be due to funiculitis.)
Variants and Related Words
- Dây tinh: A less common synonym for the spermatic cord.
- Ống dẫn tinh: Vas deferens (a specific component within the spermatic cord).
Synonyms
- Spermatic cord: The standard medical term in English.
- Funiculus spermaticus: The Latin-derived anatomical term.
Related Medical Terms
- Xoắn thừng tinh: Spermatic cord torsion; a urological emergency.
- Thoát vị bẹn: Inguinal hernia; a condition where the spermatic cord can be involved.