Definition of spermatogenesis in English:
spermatogenesis
nounspəˌmatə(ʊ)ˈdʒɛnɪsɪsˌspəːmətə(ʊ)ˈdʒɛnɪsɪsˌspərmədəˈdʒɛnəsəs
mass nounBiology The production or development of mature spermatozoa.
Example sentencesExamples
- The constant effect over time argues in favour of either paternal germ cell mutation or other damage to spermatogenic stem cells or the testicular cells necessary for supporting spermatogenesis.
- When teaching students, I describe the processes of spermatogenesis, ovulation and fertilisation as a continuum with implantation and early pregnancy development.
- The strategy for spermatogenesis - the production of sperm - is different.
- Reproductive maturity is achieved with the establishment of regular menstruation and ovulation in females and mature spermatogenesis in males.
- Its production - spermatogenesis - involves cell divisions and reorganization of chromosomal material, which generates genetic diversity.
Definition of spermatogenesis in US English:
spermatogenesis
nounˌspərmədəˈdʒɛnəsəsˌspərmədəˈjenəsəs
Biology The production or development of mature spermatozoa.
Example sentencesExamples
- When teaching students, I describe the processes of spermatogenesis, ovulation and fertilisation as a continuum with implantation and early pregnancy development.
- Reproductive maturity is achieved with the establishment of regular menstruation and ovulation in females and mature spermatogenesis in males.
- The constant effect over time argues in favour of either paternal germ cell mutation or other damage to spermatogenic stem cells or the testicular cells necessary for supporting spermatogenesis.
- The strategy for spermatogenesis - the production of sperm - is different.
- Its production - spermatogenesis - involves cell divisions and reorganization of chromosomal material, which generates genetic diversity.