Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
spermatozoon
noun
/ˌspɜr.mə.təˈzoʊ.ən/
Definition
A spermatozoon is a male gamete, or reproductive cell, crucial for sexual reproduction.
Examples
- The spermatozoon travels through the female reproductive tract to reach the egg.
- Under a microscope, the structure of a spermatozoon can be observed distinctly.
Meaning
In simpler terms, a spermatozoon is a cell produced by male organisms that fertilizes an egg cell from a female organism.
Synonyms
- sperm
- male gamete
- germ cell
