vas
/væs/
Definition
- Noun:
- A tube or duct in the body that carries a fluid: Specifically, a vessel or canal through which a bodily fluid, such as blood or lymph, circulates or is conveyed.
Examples of Usage
- Noun:
- The surgeon carefully ligated the vas to prevent bleeding.
- Blockage in a vas can lead to serious health complications.
Advanced Usage
- "Vas deferens": This is a specific compound term in anatomy. It refers to the duct that carries sperm from the testicle to the urethra.
- A vasectomy is a surgical procedure that involves cutting the vas deferens.
Variants and Related Words
- Vasa (n): The plural form of 'vas'.
- The scan showed multiple dilated vasa in the region.
- Vascular (adj): Relating to or containing vessels that conduct or circulate fluids, such as blood or sap.
- The plant's vascular system transports water and nutrients.
- Vasoconstriction (n): The constriction or narrowing of blood vessels.
- Vasodilation (n): The dilation or widening of blood vessels.
Synonyms
- Duct: A tube or channel for conveying fluid or air.
- Vessel: A tube or canal in which body fluids are contained and circulated.
- Canal: A tubular passage in the body.
Related Phrases
(Note: 'Vas' itself is a technical noun and does not commonly form phrasal verbs or idioms in everyday English. Its usage is primarily in medical and biological contexts.)
Noun
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a tube in which a body fluid circulates
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