spermiogenesis

[ spur-mee-oh-jen-uh-sis ]

noun

, Cell Biology.

1. the development of a spermatozoon from a spermatid.

spermiogenesis

/ ˌspɜːmɪəʊˈdʒɛnɪsɪs; ˌspɜːmɪəʊdʒəˈnɛtɪk /

noun

1. the stage in spermatogenesis in which spermatozoa are formed from spermatids

Derived Forms

• spermiogenetic, adjective

Other Words From

• sper·mi·o·ge·net·ic [spur-mee-oh-j, uh, -, net, -ik], adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of spermiogenesis¹

1915–20; < New Latin spermi-, combining form of sperma sperm ¹ + -o- + genesis

Example Sentences

To investigate the role of the structural protein in spermiogenesis, Prof. Schorle's team generated a mouse model with a mutation in the Actl7b gene using gene-editing technology.

From Science Daily

Just before the spermiogenesis and oogenesis, the cell turns briefly into a playpen for genes.

From Literature

Possibly some spermiogenesis takes place in the early phases of hibernation or in the period in late autumn when turtles are intermittently active.

From Project Gutenberg