|
Terminology |
Explanation |
|
Vagina |
The muscular canal extending from the cervix to the
opening at the vulva. |
|
Varicocele |
A
varicose vein on the testicles. It is thought that
these may cause overheating of the testicle and be
detrimental to sperm production |
|
Vas Deferens |
Pair of tubes which connect the epididymis to the
urethra and transport sperm during ejaculation |
|
Vasectomy |
Male sterilisation operation in which each vas
deferens is cut and the ends separated to prevent
the passage of sperm. |
|
Vulva |
the outside parts of a woman’s reproductive organs. |