seminiferous

seminiferous Definition

semi·nif·er·ous (-nif′ər əs)

adjective

seed-bearing
containing or conveying semen seminiferous tubules

Etymology: < L semen (gen. seminis), a seed + -ferous

seminiferous Usage Examples

Modifies a noun

tubule: Can you identify the seminiferous tubules in the picture?

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