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spermatozoa

/ˌsperməˈtoʊziə/ noun · British & US
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What does spermatozoa mean?

noun

The male reproductive cells of an organism, especially of a mammal, typically motile and containing a head, a middle piece, and a long tail.

Example

"The spermatozoa in the semen sample were analyzed to determine fertility."

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