Definition of deferent

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def·er·ent²    (dfr-nt, dfrnt) KEY 

ADJECTIVE:

1. Anatomy Carrying down or away. Used of a duct or vessel.
2. Serving or adapted to carry or transport.

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ETYMOLOGY:
Middle English defferent, from Latin dferns, dferent- present participle of dferre, to carry away ; see defer²