Assisted Reproductive Technologies

3 words in this vocabulary list

noun a mature male reproductive cell, especially of a human or other animal, capable of fertilizing an egg cell

  • The spermatozoon is the male reproductive cell in animals.
  • Did you know that a spermatozoon is also called a sperm cell?
  • Dude, that spermatozoon is on a mission to fertilize an egg!
  • The spermatozoon of innovation fertilizes the egg of progress in society.

noun the branch of medicine dealing with the study and treatment of diseases and disorders of the male reproductive system

  • The study of male reproductive health is known as andrology.
  • My friend is studying andrology in college.
  • I heard andrology is all about men's private parts.
  • In the world of andrology, understanding male fertility is key.

noun a structure at the tip of a sperm cell that enables the sperm to penetrate the egg during fertilization

  • The acrosome is a cap-like structure found on the head of a sperm cell.
  • The acrosome helps the sperm cell penetrate the egg during fertilization.
  • That acrosome thingy on the sperm is what gets the job done.
  • Just like the acrosome guides the sperm to the egg, determination can lead you to success.