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Meaning of sperm
The primary meaning of the word "sperm" refers to the male reproductive cell.
Etymology of sperm
The word "sperm" originates from the Greek word "σπέρμα" (sperma), meaning "seed" and is related to the verb "σπείρειν" (speirein), meaning "to sow".
Historically, the term has been used in biology since the 17th century to describe the male reproductive cells.
Synonyms
semen
seed
reproductive cell
gamete
germ cell
reproductive material
fertilizing cell
male reproductive cell
spermatozoan
spermatozoon
sperm cell
reproductive fluid
ejaculate
seminal fluid
seed cell
germinal cell
fertilization cell
reproductive germ
generative cell
procreative cell
fertilizing agent
Definitions
- The male reproductive cell, which fertilizes the female reproductive cell (egg) to form a zygote.
- * A cell that carries genetic material from a male to a female for fertilization.
Usage Examples
- The sperm fertilized the egg, resulting in a healthy embryo.
- * Sperm quality is an important factor in male fertility.