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spermiogenesis

[ spur-mee-oh-jen-uh-sis ]

noun

, Cell Biology.
  1. the development of a spermatozoon from a spermatid.

spermiogenesis

/ ˌspɜːmɪəʊˈdʒɛnɪsɪs; ˌspɜːmɪəʊdʒəˈnɛtɪk /

noun

  1. the stage in spermatogenesis in which spermatozoa are formed from spermatids

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Derived Forms

  • spermiogenetic, adjective

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Other Words From

  • sper·mi·o·ge·net·ic [spur-mee-oh-j, uh, -, net, -ik], adjective

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Word History and Origins

Origin of spermiogenesis1

1915–20; < New Latin spermi-, combining form of sperma sperm 1 + -o- + genesis

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