Biology
- Spermatogenesis
Term: spermatogenesisLiterally meaning: ?process of producing sperm?Origin: Anc Greek??????(=seed) > ??????/spearo (=disperse)+ ?????/geno (= ?give birth to?, ?producer of?)Coined/History(?)DefinitionSpermatogenesis is...
- Spermatocytogenesis
Term: spermatocytogenesisLiterally meaning: ?process of producing sperm cells?Origin: Anc Greek??????(=seed) > ??????/spearo (=disperse)+????-/cyto- (=-cyte combining form meaning ?cell? derived from anc Greek ??????/kytion/cytion=box, container)+ ?????/geno...
- Spermatocyst
Term: spermatocystLiterally meaning: ?sac filled with sperm?Origin: Anc Greek??????(=seed) > ??????/spearo (=disperse)??????/cystis(=pouch or anatomical sac eg bladder)> ???/kyo(=carry a baby in a sac)Coined/History(?)Definition(botany) any...
- Spermatodactyl
Term: spermatodactylLiterally meaning: ?sperm finger?Origin: Anc Greek??????(=seed) > ??????/spearo (=disperse)+????????/dactylos(=finger) > ???????/deictes(=index finger) + ????/ero(=lift, rise)Coined/History(?)DefinitionSpermatodactyl...
- Azoospermia
Term: azoospermiaA+zoo+ spermia = not live sperm Origin: Anc Greek? (=(privative) +???/zoe(=life) + ??????/sperma(=sperm, seed) DefinitionA major cause of male infertility characterized by no measurable amount of live sperm in semen. The complete...
Biology
sperm
Term: sperm
Literally meaning: ?seed?
Origin: Anc Greek
??????/sperma(=seed) > ??????/spearo (=disperse)
Coined/History
Spermatozoa were first observed in 1677 by Antonie van Leeuwenhoek with a microscope. Leeuwenhoek named them animalcules(litle animals) because it was believed that each sperm contained a well formed but small human.
Definition
The male reproductive cell (gamete).
- Spermatogenesis
Term: spermatogenesisLiterally meaning: ?process of producing sperm?Origin: Anc Greek??????(=seed) > ??????/spearo (=disperse)+ ?????/geno (= ?give birth to?, ?producer of?)Coined/History(?)DefinitionSpermatogenesis is...
- Spermatocytogenesis
Term: spermatocytogenesisLiterally meaning: ?process of producing sperm cells?Origin: Anc Greek??????(=seed) > ??????/spearo (=disperse)+????-/cyto- (=-cyte combining form meaning ?cell? derived from anc Greek ??????/kytion/cytion=box, container)+ ?????/geno...
- Spermatocyst
Term: spermatocystLiterally meaning: ?sac filled with sperm?Origin: Anc Greek??????(=seed) > ??????/spearo (=disperse)??????/cystis(=pouch or anatomical sac eg bladder)> ???/kyo(=carry a baby in a sac)Coined/History(?)Definition(botany) any...
- Spermatodactyl
Term: spermatodactylLiterally meaning: ?sperm finger?Origin: Anc Greek??????(=seed) > ??????/spearo (=disperse)+????????/dactylos(=finger) > ???????/deictes(=index finger) + ????/ero(=lift, rise)Coined/History(?)DefinitionSpermatodactyl...
- Azoospermia
Term: azoospermiaA+zoo+ spermia = not live sperm Origin: Anc Greek? (=(privative) +???/zoe(=life) + ??????/sperma(=sperm, seed) DefinitionA major cause of male infertility characterized by no measurable amount of live sperm in semen. The complete...