Ejaculatory Duct (Noun)
Meaning
A part of the seminal duct formed by the duct from the seminal vesicle and the vas deferens; passes through the prostate gland.
Classification
Nouns denoting body parts.
Examples
- The ejaculatory duct is formed by the fusion of the vas deferens and the seminal vesicle duct before passing through the prostate gland.
- During a prostatectomy procedure, the surgeon must carefully avoid damaging the ejaculatory duct to preserve fertility.
- Damage to the ejaculatory duct can cause infertility by blocking the release of semen during ejaculation.
- The seminal fluid passes through the ejaculatory duct and prostate gland before exiting the body during ejaculation.
- Microsurgical repair of an obstruction in the ejaculatory duct is a challenging procedure requiring great skill and precision.