vas deferens
A secretory duct that transports sperm from the testis. In mammals this is a continuation of the epididymis and ends in the prostatic urethra where it terminates to form ejaculatory duct.
SEEDED workflow status. The source-seeding rules supplied this record; consult its curation history for later attributed changes. This status does not establish human review.
Source attestations
| Source | Label / path | Assertions | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| GOLD | Host-associated > Mammals: Human > Reproductive system > Vas deferens |
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Broader habitats
- tube
UBERON:0000025 - duct of male reproductive system
UBERON:0005904 - Reproductive system
habitatmech:GOLD.abc827a582
Also called
- deferent duct
- ductus deferens
- sperm duct
- vas deferen
- vasa deferentia