spermiogenesis

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

noun Cell Biology.

the development of a spermatozoon from a spermatid.

Origin of spermiogenesis

1915–20; < New Latin spermi-, combining form of sperma sperm¹ + -o- + genesis

Related formssper·mi·o·ge·net·ic

[spur-mee-oh-juh-net-ik] /ˌspɜr mi oʊ dʒəˈnɛt ɪk/, adjective

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British Dictionary definitions for spermiogenesis

spermiogenesis

noun

the stage in spermatogenesis in which spermatozoa are formed from spermatids

Derived Formsspermiogenetic (ˌspɜːmɪəʊdʒəˈnɛtɪk), adjective

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spermiogenesis in Medicine

spermiogenesis

[spür′mē-ō-jĕn′ĭ-sĭs]

n.

The stage of spermatogenesis during which spermatids are transformed into spermatozoa.