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sperma-, spermato-, spermo- — Sperm

sperma-, spermato-, spermo- means sperm. Ancient Greek source words and medical terminology examples: spermatocyte.

Meaning and source words

Meaning: Sperm

Examples and word parts

spermatocyte

A cell involved in the development of sperm.

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From the Word Radicals medical terminology collection. Source words and word parts are learning references; modern meanings can differ from their classical sources.

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