Translation guide
The spermatic duct is the tube that carries sperm from the epididymis to the ejaculatory duct. In Japanese, the most common term is 精管 (seikan), but other anatomical terms exist depending on context.
spermatic duct
Most common term; also called 輸精管 (ゆせいかん) in medical contexts.
Referring to the duct that transports sperm, typically in medical or biological contexts.
The standard anatomical term for the spermatic duct, also known as the vas deferens. Used in medical and educational settings.
Both refer to the vas deferens. 精管 is more common in general anatomy, while 輸精管 is often used in clinical or surgical contexts (e.g., 輸精管結紮術 for vasectomy). They are largely interchangeable.
精管は精子を精巣上体から射精管へ運びます。
The spermatic duct carries sperm from the epididymis to the ejaculatory duct.
A more specific term often used interchangeably with 精管, emphasizing the transport function. Common in medical literature.
Vasectomy (literally 'vas deferens ligation') is one method of male contraception.
Refers to the spermatic cord, which contains the vas deferens along with blood vessels and nerves. Not exactly the duct itself, but sometimes used in broader contexts.
The spermatic cord contains blood vessels and nerves in addition to the vas deferens.