"Sperm" Pronounce,Meaning And Examples

"Sperm" Meaning

1. The male reproductive cell or gamete that is produced by the testes and carried by the vas deferens to the penis, where it is ejaculated during orgasm. Also called seminal fluid.

2. A sperm must survive the acidity of the vagina and the fluids of the cervix to reach an egg cell (ovum) for fertilization to occur.

3. The term sperm can also be used to describe a division of a cell other than the egg or ovum.

"Sperm" Examples

Examples of usage for "sperm"

In biology, sperm is the male reproductive cell involved in fertilization, responsible for carrying a set of genes from the male parent to the developing embryo.
The term "sperm" is also used in veterinary terms to describe the male reproductive cells in other animals, such as horses or cattle.
In semen, sperm cells are only a small portion of the total, along with other components such as fructose and prostaglandins that aid in fertilization.
Sperm can be donated for medical research or to help infertile couples have children.
Sperm donation is a controversial topic, and the ethics of using donated sperm are widely debated.