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