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seminal duct

seminal duct

7.4
A tube that carries sperm from the testicle to the penis
  • noun
  • /ˈsɛmɪnəl dʌkt/
  • Specialized
translation icon : conducto seminal
  • The seminal duct is essential for the transportation of sperm from the testes.

Examples

  • The seminal duct transports sperm to the urethra.

  • Blockage of the seminal duct can lead to infertility in men.

  • The surgeon carefully repaired the damaged seminal duct during the procedure.

  • Each seminal duct connects to a testis.

  • The seminal duct transports sperm from the testis to the urethra during ejaculation.

  • In a male reproductive system, the seminal duct plays a crucial role in the passage of sperm.

  • The doctor explained how the seminal duct is essential for male fertility.

Synonyms

vas deferens
vsseminal duct
  • Specialized
1 8.2

A tube in the male body that carries sperm from a testicle to the urethra

is an alternate name for the same tube in male reproductive anatomy
ductus deferens
vsseminal duct
  • Specialized
7.3

A tube in the male body that carries sperm from where they are stored to the tube that leads out

is another name for that identical tube rather than a different structure
deferens
vsseminal duct
  • Specialized
9.9

A tube in the male body that carries sperm from the testicle to the urethra

is the general name for the same reproductive tube not focusing on endpoints

Surface Forms

seminal duct singular
seminal ducts plural

Morphology

seminal + duct

The meaning is directly compositional: 'seminal' (pertaining to semen/sperm) combined with 'duct' (a hollow channel) yields a tube that conveys semen/sperm. This follows regular English compounding and similar formations exist across languages, so a B1 learner who knows both constituents can infer the MWE meaning.

Etymology

The term seminal duct is a simple name that tells what it does: seminal means 'seed', here meaning sperm, and duct means a tube that 'carries' or 'leads'. So it is the tube that carries sperm from the testis.