sperm

Meanings

• noun

  A unicellular male gamete that is produced in the testes and carried in the semen. It is the half of the reproductive cell that combines with the female egg (ovum) to form a zygote.

  - "The sperm was introduced into the uterus through artificial insemination."
  - "Sperm cells are produced in the testes and are released during ejaculation."
  - "The survival rate of sperm in the female reproductive tract is quite low."

• noun

  The collective mass of semen.

  - "The man produced a large amount of semen during ejaculation."
  - "Semen contains not only sperm but also fluids produced by the seminal vesicles and prostate gland."

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Pronunciation

1. /spɜːɹm/
   
   
   
   Source: "https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=7467977"

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Synonyms

cum , semen , sperm cell , spermatozoon

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with sperm
germ , swarm , harm

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Variants

List of all variants of sperm that leads to same result
sperm , sperms , sperm- , sperma- , spermi- , spermo- , sperm cell , sperm cells , sperm nucleus , sperm nucleuses , sperm oil , sperm oils , sperm whale , sperm whales , sperm bank , sperm count , sperm donor

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Etymology

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From Old English sperma, from Latin sperma, from Greek sperma, meaning 'seed'.

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Trivia

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1. A single ejaculation contains around 100 million sperm.

2. The shape of a sperm cell is not a straight line but rather a coiled tail.

3. Sperm can survive in the female reproductive tract for up to five days.

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Related Concepts

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1. ovum: A female gamete or egg cell. The sperm fertilizes the ovum to form a zygote.

2. ejaculation: The release of semen from the penis during sexual orgasm.

3. testes: The male gonads that produce sperm and testosterone.

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Culture

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Sperm has been a subject of fascination and research for centuries due to its role in human reproduction. In literature, sperm has been depicted as a symbol of life, creation, and fertility. In art, it has been represented in various forms, from scientific illustrations to abstract representations. In music, there are several songs with the word 'sperm' in the title or lyrics, often with humorous or irreverent themes.

How to Memorize "sperm"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a microscopic sperm cell swimming through the female reproductive tract towards the ovum.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'sperm' with the word 'seed', as they have similar meanings.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Sperm is a swimming seed' to remember the definition.

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