Respectful and considerate; showing deference. / Based on deference; based on the doctrine, ideology, or wishes of others rather than one's own conclusions.

In a deferential manner.

plural of vas deferens

plural of deferentectomy

surgical severing of the vas deferens

(pathology) inflammation of the vas deferens

A policy or habit of behaving deferentially.

The quality of being deferential.