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spermatid

Syllabification: (sper·ma·tid)
Pronunciation: /ˈspərməˌtid/
Definition of spermatid

noun

Biology
  • an immature male sex cell formed from a spermatocyte that can develop into a spermatozoon without further division.

Derivatives

spermatidal

Pronunciation: /ˌspərməˈtīdl/
adjective

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