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spermatic cord

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spermatic cord [spər′madĀ·ik ′kȯrd]
(anatomy)
The cord consisting of the ductus deferens, epididymal and testicular nerves and blood vessels, and connective tissue that extends from the testis to the deep inguinal ring.


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Infertility can sometimes be an after effect of an infection or vasectomy which can cause blockages in the spermatic cord ( tube that transports sperm from testes to penis) or cause some men to produce antibodies to his own sperm, which prevents it from penetrating the egg.
Symptoms: Men: - Swelling in the scrotum (A pouch of skin that contains epididymides, lower portions of the spermatic cords and the testes).
The cremasteric muscle is incised for the herniotomy and the spermatic cord together with the cremasteric muscle is separated from the inguinal floor.
 
 
 
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