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spermatocyte [spər′mad·ə‚sīt]
(histology) A cell of the last or next to the last generation of male germ cells which differentiates to form spermatozoa. Spermatocyte a male sexual cell derived from a spermatogonium. Two types of spermatocytés are distinguished: primary and secondary. Primary spermatocytes develop during the growth period, and secondary spermatocytés during the second meiotic division. The latter subsequently give rise to spermatids. Want to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit the webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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