Deferentitis

/ˌdɛfərɛnˈtaɪtɪs/ noun

Definition

Inflammation of the vas deferens, the tube carrying sperm in males.

Etymology

From deferens (vas deferens) + -itis (Greek suffix meaning inflammation, from iein 'to go'). Medical terminology systematically combines anatomical names with this standard inflammation suffix.

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