adj
Meaning 1
Of or pertaining to spermatozoa.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: not-comparable
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Standard Lemma guide
spermatozoan
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noun
Meaning 2
A spermatozoon.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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noun
Meaning 3
the male reproductive cell; the male gamete
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
Examples
- a sperm is mostly a nucleus surrounded by little other cellular material
Meaning relationships
Synonyms: sperm, sperm cell, spermatozoon
Antonyms: none provided
Broader terms: gamete
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