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spermatozoon

[/ˌspɜːrmætəˈzoʊən/]
nounmasculinepl: spermatozoa
espermatozoide
1. A mature male gamete or germ cell produced by the testis, consisting of a head, midpiece, and tail, capable of fertilizing a female ovum
Each spermatozoon contains genetic material necessary for reproduction.
Cada espermatozoide contém material genético necessário para a reprodução.
2. The microscopic reproductive cell of males in animals
Under the microscope, the spermatozoon's flagella were clearly visible.
Sob o microscópio, os flagelos do espermatozoide eram claramente visíveis.
Synonyms
sperm cellmale gametesemen cell
Antonyms
ovumegg celloocyte

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
espermatozoide
Standard term used in medical and educational contexts
Portugal
espermatozoide
Same term used; occasionally espermatozóide in older texts
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