Spermatic

Spermatic
Spermatic Sper*mat"ic, a. [L. spermaticus, Gr. ????: cf. F. spermatique. See {Sperm}.] (Physiol.) Of or pertaining to semen; as, the spermatic fluid, the spermatic vessels, etc. [1913 Webster]

{Spermatic cord} (Anat.), the cord which suspends the testicle within the scrotum. It is made up of a connective tissue sheath inclosing the spermatic duct and accompanying vessels and nerves. [1913 Webster]


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  • Spermatic cord — Spermatic Sper*mat ic, a. [L. spermaticus, Gr. ????: cf. F. spermatique. See {Sperm}.] (Physiol.) Of or pertaining to semen; as, the spermatic fluid, the spermatic vessels, etc. [1913 Webster] {Spermatic cord} (Anat.), the cord which suspends the …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

  • spermatic artery — see INTERNAL SPERMATIC ARTERY * * * either of two arteries that originate from the abdominal aorta and travel downwards to supply the testes …   Medical dictionary

  • spermatic canal — n INGUINAL CANAL (a) * * * the canalis inguinalis in the male, providing for passage of the spermatic cord …   Medical dictionary

  • spermatic duct — n VAS DEFERENS * * * ductus deferens …   Medical dictionary

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  • spermatic plexus — n a nerve plexus that receives fibers from the renal plexus and a plexus associated with the aorta and that passes with the testicular artery to the testis * * * 1. p. testicularis. 2. p. pampiniformis (def. 1) …   Medical dictionary

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