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单词 seminiferous
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Definition of seminiferous in English:

seminiferous

adjective ˌsɛmɪˈnɪf(ə)rəsˌseməˈnif(ə)rəs
  • Producing or conveying semen.

    Example sentencesExamples
    • The seminiferous tubules in the testes, which are the origin of the sperm cells, however, will be reduced in diameter and size.
    • Following the postmeiotic phase, spermatozoa are released into the lumen of the seminiferous tubule of the testis and transported to the epididymis for storage.
    • It takes three months for the seminiferous tubules of the testes to produce sperm which is then stored in the epididymis.
    • The seminiferous tubules were gently pelleted and subjected to proteinase digestion and DNA extraction.
    • The passage of sperm from the seminiferous tubules of the testis to the vas deferens takes about 12 days.

Origin

Late 17th century: from Latin semen, semin- 'seed' + -ferous.

 
 

Definition of seminiferous in US English:

seminiferous

adjectiveˌseməˈnif(ə)rəs
  • Producing or conveying semen.

    Example sentencesExamples
    • The seminiferous tubules were gently pelleted and subjected to proteinase digestion and DNA extraction.
    • The passage of sperm from the seminiferous tubules of the testis to the vas deferens takes about 12 days.
    • Following the postmeiotic phase, spermatozoa are released into the lumen of the seminiferous tubule of the testis and transported to the epididymis for storage.
    • It takes three months for the seminiferous tubules of the testes to produce sperm which is then stored in the epididymis.
    • The seminiferous tubules in the testes, which are the origin of the sperm cells, however, will be reduced in diameter and size.

Origin

Late 17th century: from Latin semen, semin- ‘seed’ + -ferous.

 
 
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