Sperm

usgb/spɜːrm/
noun

The reproductive cells produced by male animals or men.

The male fish releases sperm into the water to fertilize the eggs.
Visual representation of "sperm" - The reproductive cells produced by male animals or men.

Often appears as...

  • sperm cell
  • sperm count

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Academic

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Biological Term

Used specifically to refer to male reproductive cells, not females.

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Sperm are necessary for human reproduction.
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Fertility Context

Mentioned in discussions about pregnancy and conceiving.

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They went to a fertility clinic to check their sperm count.
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Non-human Sperm

Also refers to reproductive cells in animals, not exclusively humans.

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The veterinarian discussed the quality of the stallion's sperm.
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