Spermatozoa: meaning, definitions and examples

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spermatozoa

 

[ หŒspษœrmษ™หˆtoสŠzoสŠษ™ ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

biological term

Spermatozoa are the male gametes or reproductive cells found in many sexually reproducing organisms. They are typically motile, equipped with a flagellum that allows for swimming through fluids to reach and fertilize the female egg. The structure of spermatozoa can vary significantly among different species, but they generally consist of a head, which contains the genetic material, and a tail used for propulsion. In humans, spermatozoa are produced in the testes and are vital for reproduction, as they unite with ova to form a zygote.

Synonyms

male gamete, sperm.

Examples of usage

  • Spermatozoa are essential for fertilization.
  • The study focused on spermatozoa morphology.
  • Spermatozoa mobility is crucial for successful reproduction.

Translations

Translations of the word "spermatozoa" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น espermatozoides

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคตเฅ€เคฐเฅเคฏเคพเคฃเฅ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Spermatozoen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ sperma

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ัะฟะตั€ะผะฐั‚ะพะทะพั—ะดะธ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ plemniki

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ็ฒพๅญ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท spermatozoรฏdes

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ espermatozoides

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท sperma hรผcreleri

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ •์ž

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุญูŠูˆุงู†ุงุช ู…ู†ูˆูŠุฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ spermie

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ spermie

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็ฒพๅญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ spermatozoidi

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ spermatozoa

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ัะฟะตั€ะผะฐั‚ะพะทะพะธะดั‚ะฐั€

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒกแƒžแƒ”แƒ แƒ›แƒแƒขแƒแƒ–แƒแƒ˜แƒ“แƒ”แƒ‘แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ spermatozoidlษ™r

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ espermatozoides

Etymology

The term 'spermatozoa' originates from New Latin, where 'spermato' is derived from the Greek 'sperma', meaning 'seed', and 'zoon', meaning 'animal'. Historically, the understanding of spermatozoa dates back to the 17th century when they were first observed under a microscope by Antonie van Leeuwenhoek. His discoveries laid the foundation for cell theory and reproductive biology. Over the centuries, knowledge regarding the function and behavior of spermatozoa has advanced, leading to significant findings in genetics and assisted reproductive technologies. Today, spermatozoa are fundamental to studies in various fields, including medicine, biology, and reproductive health.

Word Frequency Rank

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