noun
- plural of spermatozoid; male reproductive cells or sperm cells
Usage: biological term
Examples
- The spermatozoids swim toward the egg during fertilization.
- Scientists studied the movement of spermatozoids under the microscope.
- The quality of spermatozoids affects fertility rates.
- Spermatozoids are produced in the male reproductive organs.
- The researcher counted the number of active spermatozoids in the sample.
- Temperature can affect the survival of spermatozoids.