spermatogonium

spermatogonium Definition

sper·ma·to·go·nium (--gō′nē əm)

noun pl. -·nia--nē ə

Zool. a primitive male germ cell which divides into spermatocytes or more spermatogonia

Etymology: ModL < spermato- + Gr gonē, seed: see gonad

spermatogonium Related Forms

sper′·ma·to·go′·nial adjective

spermatogonium Usage Examples

Converse of object

develop: The developing spermatogonia rely on the Sertoli cells for all of their nourishment.

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