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spermatid

[ spur-muh-tid ]

noun

  1. Cell Biology. one of the cells that result from the meiotic divisions of a spermatocyte and mature into spermatozoa.


spermatid

/ ˈspɜːmətɪd /

noun

  1. zoology any of four immature male gametes that are formed from a spermatocyte, each of which develops into a spermatozoon
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012


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Word History and Origins

Origin of spermatid1

1885–90; spermat- ( def ) + -id 3
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Example Sentences

Spermatid, showing acrosome material (a) migrating to side of nucleus opposite centrosome.

Spermatid with divided spindle-substance and the corresponding double-tailed form.

Spermatid showing a conspicuous chromatin element in nucleus, and spindle-remains (s) elongated.

Spermatid, showing centrosome (c) and divided spindle-remains (s and a).

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