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spermatid

/ˈspɛrmətɪd/ noun · British & US
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What does spermatid mean?

noun

A cell that develops into a spermatozoon, especially in the testis of a male mammal. In the process of spermatogenesis, spermatids undergo spermiogenesis to become mature spermatozoa.

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"During the development of the male reproductive system, spermatids undergo significant changes to become mature spermatozoa."

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