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spermatogenesis

spermatogenesis

1 9.9
The process of making sperm in the testicles
  • noun
  • /ˌspɜrˌmætəˈdʒɛnɪsɪs/
  • Specialized
: espermato génesis
  • Spermatogenesis is a fundamental process in male reproductive biology and depends on a precise balance between self-renewal and differentiation of male germ cells. However, the regulative factors for controlling the balance are poorly understood.

And we will also talk about spermatogenesis, how sperm cells come to be and how they arrive, That is how they swim to the egg.

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Examples

  • During spermatogenesis, sperm cells undergo several stages of development and maturation.

  • The major function of testes is spermatogenesis and hormone synthesis to produce spermatozoa.

    Academic text (2015)
  • Spermatogenesis was occurring at the time of death.

  • And we will also talk about spermatogenesis, how sperm cells come to be and how they arrive, That is how they swim to the egg.

  • The pathological diagnosis was a complete early maturation arrest of spermatogenesis.

    Academic text (2003)
  • Defects of meiosis during spermatogenesis are a significant cause of azoospermia, but the causes remain largely unknown.

    Academic text (2003)
  • The most likely approach to such male contraception involves administration of relatively high doses of testosterone to suppress spermatogenesis.

    Academic text (1999)
  • The most mature spermatogenic cell type present is the early spermatocyte, indicating an early meiotic arrest of spermatogenesis.

    Academic text (2003)
  • Spermatogenesis is essential for the production of healthy spermatogenesis cells in the male testes.

  • Understanding spermatogenesis helps researchers find solutions for male fertility issues.

Synonyms

gametogenesis
vsspermatogenesis
  • Specialized
1 9.9

The process that makes and matures sex cells like sperm and eggs

is limited to male reproductive cell development in testes rather than both sexes

Surface Forms

Morphology

spermatogenesis = sperm + genesis (semi-transparent) = spermato + genesis

Formed from 'sperm' + 'genesis' meaning 'formation of sperm', but it is a technical biological term describing a specific developmental process.

Etymology

Spermatogenesis comes from Greek parts sperma meaning 'seed' and -genesis meaning 'origin' or 'creation', and you can see the same idea in the word sperm. So, spermatogenesis literally means 'creation of seeds', which explains why it is the process that makes and matures sperm cells in the testes.