Vocabulary Entry

spermatozoan

|noun

noun

A spermatozoan is a male gamete or reproductive cell in many organisms, specifically the sperm cell in animals.

Example Sentences

"The spermatozoan is essential for fertilization in sexual reproduction."

"Under a microscope, the structure of a spermatozoan can be clearly observed."

"In mammals, the spermatozoan travels through the reproductive tract to reach the egg."