spermatic

/spə:'mætik/

Thân thiện

A scientist examines a spermatic sample under a microscope.

Definition

1. Adjective:
   • Consisting of or resembling spermatozoa: Relating to, containing, or having the characteristics of sperm cells.
   • Of or relating to semen or the male reproductive organs: Pertaining to the seminal fluid or the structures that produce and transport it.

Usage and Examples

• Adjective:
  • The doctor examined the spermatic cord for any abnormalities.
  • Under the microscope, the fluid showed spermatic activity.
  • The spermatic vessels supply blood to the testes.

Advanced Usage

• "Spermatic fluid": A formal or biological term for semen.
  • The analysis focused on the composition of the spermatic fluid.
• "Spermatic duct": Another term for the vas deferens, the duct that conveys sperm.
  • The surgery involved a blockage in the spermatic duct.

Variants and Related Words

• Sperm (n): The male reproductive cell.
• Spermatic cord (n): The cord-like structure in males that contains the vas deferens, blood vessels, nerves, and other tissues.
• Spermatozoon (n, plural: spermatozoa): A mature sperm cell.

Synonyms

• Seminal: Pertaining to semen or seed.
• Spermic: Relating to sperm (less common variant).

Notes on Meaning

This is a specialized biological and medical term. Its primary use is in scientific, anatomical, and clinical contexts to describe anything pertaining to sperm cells, semen, or the associated male reproductive ducts and structures. It is not used in everyday conversation.

Học thuật

Adjective

1. consisting of or resembling spermatozoa

Từ đồng nghĩa

• spermous