Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
vas
noun
/væs/
Definition
A tube or duct in the body that conveys fluids or substances.
Examples
- The vas deferens is part of the male reproductive system.
- Blood travels through the vas in the circulatory system.
- During dissection, we observed the vasculature of the specimen.
Meaning
In anatomy, ‘vas’ refers to a vessel or duct in the body that carries blood, lymph, or other bodily fluids.
Synonyms
- vessel
- duct
- tube
