vas deferens
Male reproductive conduit
The vas deferens is the duct that carries sperm from the testicle to the urethra in male mammals.
During ejaculation, sperm travel through this muscular tube to mix with other fluids.
A vasectomy cuts or blocks the vas deferens to prevent sperm from reaching the semen.
Plural: vasa deferentia.
Sperm storage and maturation site
- testicleSperm-producing male organ
- scrotumPouch containing male gonads
- urethraUrinary exit canal
- prostateMale reproductive gland
ampulla · lumen · tunica · smooth muscle · pelvic cavity · abdominal cavity · pelvic floor · peritoneum
Male reproductive cell
- conceptionFormation of an idea
- fertilizationGamete fusion creating zygote
- paternityMale parent status
- spermatogenesisMale gamete formation
genetics · heredity · chromosomes · DNA · offspring · procreation · zygote · fertility
Involuntary digestive muscle waves
- ejaculationSudden expulsion or outcry
- contractionReduction in size
- emissionDischarged substance or act
- seminal fluidSperm-carrying male secretion
Inability to reproduce
- obstructionSomething blocking the way
- cystic fibrosisGenetic disorder thickening mucus
- sterilizationComplete elimination of microbes
- patencyState of being open
andrology · urology · biopsy · contraception · male infertility
epididymis
Sperm storage and maturation site
prostate · ampulla · lumen · tunica · smooth muscle · pelvic cavity · abdominal cavity · pelvic floor · peritoneum · bladder
sperm
Male reproductive cell
- conceptionFormation of an idea
- fertilizationGamete fusion creating zygote
- paternityMale parent status
spermatogenesis · genetics · heredity · chromosomes · DNA · offspring · procreation · zygote · fertility · fecundity
peristalsis
Involuntary digestive muscle waves
- ejaculationSudden expulsion or outcry
- contractionReduction in size
- emissionDischarged substance or act
seminal fluid · spermatozoa · motility · fertilization · insemination
infertility
Inability to reproduce
- obstructionSomething blocking the way
- cystic fibrosisGenetic disorder thickening mucus
- sterilizationComplete elimination of microbes
patency · andrology · urology · biopsy · contraception · male infertility
- reproductive anatomypenis, vagina, testes, testicles, ovaries
- Urogenital Anatomybladder, kidney, kidneys, urethra, ureter
- body passagesmouth, nose, ear, nostril, anus
- ductsbile duct, tear duct, sweat duct, milk duct, air duct
- Male Anatomypenis, testicle, testes, testicles, testis
- Male Bodypenis, testicles, testes, scrotum, prostate
deferential, vasectomy, deferentially, deferent, vasectomize, vasectomized