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noun
The process of sperm production in the testes.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: countable, uncountable
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noun
The development of the male elements of a plant, such as antherozoids and pollen grains.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: countable, uncountable
Topics: biology, botany, natural-sciences
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noun
development of spermatozoa
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Broader terms: gametogenesis
History
From spermato- + -genesis.
Across languages
12 source translations are retained for this English entry.
