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Vas deferens

Ductus deferens · Chámovod

Reproductive system · male only

Looks like

A firm cord-like muscular tube running from each epididymis up through the groin into the pelvis.

What it does

Carries sperm to the urethra at ejaculation.

Keeping it well

It is cut and sealed in vasectomy; a semen test afterwards confirms sterility before stopping other contraception.

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