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seminal vesicle
noun
: either of a pair of glandular pouches that lie one on either side of the male reproductive tract and in the human male secrete a sugar- and protein-containing fluid into the ejaculatory duct
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Recent Examples on the Web
There’s radical prostatectomy, which is the surgery to remove the prostate gland and the seminal vesicles.
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Dominique Fluker, Essence, 8 Feb. 2024
Think of prostate cancer surgery and what likely comes to mind is a radical prostatectomy, which is an operation to remove the entire prostate gland along with the seminal vesicles that produce semen.
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Charlie Schmidt, Chicago Tribune, 9 Aug. 2023
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Word History
First Known Use
circa 1890, in the meaning defined above
Time Traveler
The first known use of seminal vesicle was
circa 1890
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“Seminal vesicle.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/seminal%20vesicle. Accessed 18 Aug. 2024.
Medical Definition
seminal vesicle
noun
: either of a pair of glandular pouches that lie one on either side of the male reproductive tract and that in human males secrete a sugar- and protein-containing fluid into the ejaculatory duct
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