Spermatozoan (Noun)
Meaning
The male reproductive cell; the male gamete; "a sperm is mostly a nucleus surrounded by little other cellular material".
Classification
Nouns denoting body parts.
Examples
- A spermatozoan is propelled forward by the flagellum, a tail-like structure attached to its posterior end.
- The life span of a human spermatozoan averages about five to six days after ejaculation.
- The function of a spermatozoan is to fertilize an egg and initiate the development of a new individual.
- Inside the epididymis, spermatozoa mature and gain increased motility as they are stored until ejaculation.
- Human spermatozoa exhibit a characteristic tadpole shape, which is typical of most male vertebrate gametes.