spermato-
a combining form meaning “seed”; used with this meaning and as a combining form of sperm1 in the formation of compound words: spermatogonium.
Origin of spermato-
1- Also especially before a vowel, spermat-.
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British Dictionary definitions for spermato-
spermato-
combining form
indicating sperm: spermatogenesis
indicating seed: spermatophyte
Origin of spermato-
1from Greek sperma, spermat-, seed; see sperm 1
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