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sperm

/spɜːm/

/spɝm/

Translations

spermnoun

sperms

The sperm fertilizes the egg to form a zygote.

Le spermatozoïde féconde l’ovule pour former un zygote.

The crew spotted a massive sperm whale off the port bow.

L’équipage a aperçu un énorme cachalot sur bâbord avant.

The doctor collected a sample of sperm for analysis.

Le médecin a prélevé un échantillon de sperme pour analyse.

Synonyms

reproductive cell

seminal fluid

spermadjective

/spɜːm/

/spɝm/

Used attributively before another noun, e.g., "sperm donor".

spermiqueEmploi scientifique.

Sperm banks store frozen samples for future use.

Les banques de sperme conservent des échantillons congelés pour une utilisation future.

Additional translations

spermatiqueTerme de biologie.

Synonyms

spermnoun

The male reproductive cell or gamete in sexually reproducing organisms, which is capable of fertilizing an egg cell.

The sperm fertilizes the egg to form a zygote.

A fluid containing sperm cells, produced by the male reproductive organs.

The doctor collected a sample of sperm for analysis.

A sperm whale.

The crew spotted a massive sperm whale off the port bow.

spermadjective

Relating to or involving sperm cells or semen.

Sperm banks store frozen samples for future use.