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Vocabulary Entry
sperm
|noun • verb
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N
noun
A male reproductive cell or gamete responsible for fertilization.
Example Sentences
"The sperm travels through the reproductive tract to reach the egg."
"In biology class, we learned about the role of sperm in reproduction."
"Under a microscope, sperm appear as small, motile cells."
V
verb
To produce or release sperm (used chiefly in scientific contexts).
Example Sentences
"The fish will sperm in the water during their mating season."
"To ensure fertilization, males must sperm at the right time."
"During the experiment, the scientists observed how the organisms sperm."