vas efferens

vas ef·fer·ens

V v

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [vas ef-uh-renz, -er-uh nz]
- /ˈvæs ˈɛf əˌrɛnz, -ər ənz/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [vas ef-uh-renz, -er-uh nz]
- /ˈvæs ˈɛf əˌrɛnz, -ər ənz/

Definition of vas efferens words

noun plural vas efferens any of a number of short ducts that carry sperm from the testis to the epididymis. 1

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Origin of vas efferens

First appearance:

before 1855

One of the 30% newest English words

1855-60; < New Latin: literally, vessel for carrying out. See vas, efferent

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vas efferens popularity

This term is known only to a narrow circle of people with rare knowledge. Only 27% of English native speakers know the meaning of this word.

According to our data about 68% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

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