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Definition of sperm - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
biologymale reproductive cell involved in fertilization
- The sperm fertilizes the egg during conception.
2.
fuelRare historic whale oil commonly used for lamps and lubricantsRare
- Sperm was used in lamps in the 19th century.
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male reproductive cell involved in fertilization 
historic whale oil commonly used for lamps and lubricants
Expressions with sperm
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facility that collects and stores human sperm
Couples often visit a sperm bank to discuss fertility options.
man who donates sperm to a fertility clinic
He decided to become a sperm donor to help couples.
large whale with a big head and valuable products
The sperm whale is famous for its massive head and ambergris.
containing a large amount of sperm
The scientist examined the sperm-filled sample under the microscope.
male cell in animals that joins egg for babies
A sperm cell joins with an egg to start a baby.
number of sperm cells in ejaculate
The doctor checked his sperm count for fertility issues.
ability of sperm cells to move actively and efficiently
The fertility specialist explained that poor sperm motility can reduce pregnancy chances.
semen given by a man to help another person have a baby
The clinic uses screened donor sperm for fertility treatments.
smallest whale in the sperm whale family, found in warm oceans
The dwarf sperm whale is rarely seen near the coast.
small whale in the sperm whale family
The pygmy sperm whale is rarely seen by humans.
oil obtained from the head cavity of sperm whales
Sperm oil was once widely used for lighting and lubrication..
Origin of sperm
Greek, sperma (seed)
Terms with sperm included in their meaning
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reproduction
milky fluid from male organs containing sperm
biology
egg cell combined with sperm cell
biology
of twins from different eggs and sperm
fish eggs
eggs of fish, not the sperm
biology
system of body parts that makes eggs, sperm, or babies
biology
time of year when certain animals release eggs and sperm to reproduce
marine life
sperm of male fish used as food
medical
thick fluid produced by the cervix that helps protect and move sperm
hormone function
hormone that helps eggs or sperm develop in the body
biology
having been fertilized by sperm
biology
introduction of sperm to cause pregnancy
fertility treatment
medical procedure placing sperm in uterus
reproduction
fluid carrying sperm cells from male reproductive organs
medical
male reproductive gland producing sperm and hormones
medical
male reproductive gland producing sperm and hormones
medical
duct carrying sperm from epididymis to ejaculatory duct
acr: artificial insemination
putting sperm into a female animal
medical
axoneme on the flagella of a sperm cell
biology
egg that has been fertilized by sperm
biology
related to the acrosome in sperm cells
enzyme release
cap-like sperm tip releasing enzymes for egg fusion
abr: artificial insemination by husband
fertility treatment using husband's sperm
perfume ingredient
waxy substance from sperm whales used in perfumes
zoology
make sperm able to fertilize an egg
Examples of sperm in a sentence
Scientists study sperm to understand fertility issues. Sperm was a valuable commodity for candle making. The ship's hold was filled with barrels of sperm.
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- French:spermatozoïde, spermaceti, ...
- German:Spermium, Walrat, ...
- Italian:spermatozoo, spermaceti, ...
- Spanish:espermatozoide, esperma, ...
- Portuguese:espermatozoide, espermacete, ...
- Chinese:精子, 鲸蜡油, ...
- Japanese:精子, 鯨油, ...
- Arabic:حَيَوَان مَنَوِي, زَيْت الحُوت, ...
- Hebrew:תָּא זֶרַע, שֶׁמֶן לוִויָּתָנִים, ...
- Russian:сперматозоид, китовый жир, ...
- Ukrainian:сперматозоїд, спермацет, ...
- Hindi:शुक्राणु, स्पर्म तेल, ...
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