Spermiogenesis

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Noun
  1. 1
    The final stage of spermatogenesis. It involves the maturation of the spermatids into spermatozoa. uncountable, usually

    "Expanding the introductory section to include definitions of indirect and direct development and generalized descriptions of spermiogenesis, oocyte maturation and cytological organization, and fertilization would also help de-mystify these subjects for many readers."

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"Expanding the introductory section to include definitions of indirect and direct development and generalized descriptions of spermiogenesis, oocyte maturation and cytological organization, and fertilization would also help de-mystify these subjects for many readers."

Etymology

From spermio- (“spermatozoa”) + -genesis.

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