Meaning & Definition of word "Sperm"
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Sperm
/spɜrm/
noun:
- 1. The male reproductive cell in sexually reproducing organisms, which fertilizes the female ovum.
- Example: The sperm swims through the female reproductive tract to reach the egg.
- 2. A fluid containing sperm cells, secreted by male reproductive organs.
- Example: During ejaculation, the male releases sperm along with seminal fluid.
- 3. In botany, a cellular structure of plants that is involved in fertilization.
- Example: The pollen contains sperm cells necessary for fertilizing the ovules of the flower.
Etymology
From the Greek word 'sperma', meaning 'seed'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
sperm bank:
A facility that collects and stores sperm for future use in artificial insemination.
sperm donor:
A male who provides his sperm for use in conception by someone else.
sperm count:
The number of sperm present in a given volume of semen.
Related Words
spermatogenesis:
The process of sperm cell development.
spermatozoon:
A single sperm cell.
fertilization:
The process by which a sperm cell fuses with an ovum.
Slang Meanings of sperm
Meaning: Jizz
Example Sentence: He got caught with jizz on his shirt.
Meaning: Seed
Example Sentence: He joked about planting his seed.