Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
spermatocyte
Noun
spərˈmætəˌsaɪt
Definition
A spermatocyte is a type of germ cell that develops in the male reproductive system and is involved in the process of producing sperm.
Examples
- The primary spermatocyte divides to produce two secondary spermatocytes.
- Spermatocytes are essential for the formation of healthy sperm in the testes.
Meaning
Spermatocytes undergo meiosis to form spermatids, which eventually mature into sperm cells. They play a critical role in male fertility.
Synonyms
- Germ cell
- Sperm cell precursor
