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spermatozoon

 

[ หŒspษœหrmษ™tษ™หˆzoสŠษ™n ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

biology reproduction

A spermatozoon is the male gamete or reproductive cell in sexually reproducing organisms. It is a haploid cell that unites with an ovum (egg) during fertilization to form a zygote. Spermatozoa are produced in the male reproductive organs and are typically motile, equipped with a flagellum for movement. In many species, they can survive for variable periods before successfully fertilizing an egg, depending on environmental conditions.

Synonyms

male gamete, sperm, sperm cell

Examples of usage

  • The spermatozoon swims towards the ovum.
  • Each spermatozoon carries genetic information.
  • The process of spermatozoon maturation occurs in the testes.

Translations

Translations of the word "spermatozoon" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น espermatozoide

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคตเฅ€เคฐเฅเคฏเคพเคฃเฅ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Spermatozoon

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ sperma

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ัะฟะตั€ะผะฐั‚ะพะทะพั—ะด

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ spermatyzoid

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ็ฒพๅญ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท spermatozoรฏde

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ espermatozoide

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท spermatozoon

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ •์ž

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุงู„ุญูŠูˆุงู† ุงู„ู…ู†ูˆูŠ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ spermie

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ spermie

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็ฒพๅญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ spermatozoid

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ spermatozoon

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ัะฟะตั€ะผะฐั‚ะพะทะพะธะด

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

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ spermatozoid

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ espermatozoide

Etymology

The term 'spermatozoon' is derived from the Greek words 'sperma', meaning 'seed', and 'zoon', meaning 'animal' or 'living being'. The concept of the spermatozoon dates back to the early studies of reproduction and fertilization in the 17th century. Dutch scientist Antonie van Leeuwenhoek was among the first to observe spermatozoa in the late 1600s using a microscope, which marked a significant advancement in biological science. Over time, the understanding of spermatozoa has evolved, leading to insights into genetics and reproduction. The term has been in scientific use since the early 19th century, as researchers began to fully characterize these cells and their role in the reproductive process.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #30,740 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.