vas

/væs/

Thân thiện

The doctor points to a diagram of a blood vas on the wall.

Definition

1. 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.)

Học thuật

Noun

1. a tube in which a body fluid circulates

Từ đồng nghĩa

• vessel