Anatomy
spermatic cord Audio
sper·mat·ic cord [ sper-ma-tik kord ]
Subclass of:
Male Genital Organs
Definitions related to spermatic cord:
  • A cord-like structure in the male reproductive system that contains nerves, blood and lymph vessels, and the vas deferens (a coiled tube that carries sperm out of the testicle). It runs from the abdomen to the testicle, and connects to the testicle in the scrotum (external sac).
    NCI Dictionary of Cancer Terms
    U.S. National Cancer Institute, 2021
  • A tube-like structure composed of the vas deferens and surrounding tissue layers, that runs from the abdomen to each of the testicles.
    NCI
    U.S. National Cancer Institute, 2021
  • Either of a pair of tubular structures formed by DUCTUS DEFERENS; ARTERIES; VEINS; LYMPHATIC VESSELS; and nerves. The spermatic cord extends from the deep inguinal ring through the INGUINAL CANAL to the TESTIS in the SCROTUM.
    NLM Medical Subject Headings
    U.S. National Library of Medicine, 2025
  • Spermatic cord, either of a pair of tubular structures in the male reproductive system that support the testes in the scrotum. Each cord is sheathed in connective tissue and contains a network of arteries, veins, nerves, and the first section of the ductus deferens, through which sperm pass in the...
    Encyclopedia Britannica
    Encyclopedia Britannica, Inc., 2025
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