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acrosome

noun
ac·​ro·​some | \ ˈa-krə-ˌsōm How to pronounce acrosome (audio) \

Definition of acrosome

: an anterior prolongation of a spermatozoon that releases egg-penetrating enzymes
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acrosomal \ ˌa-​krə-​ˈsō-​məl How to pronounce acrosomal (audio) \ adjective

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 This study will also be the closest off-planet look at the acrosome, which develops inside the head and acts like an organ. — Joe Pappalardo, Popular Mechanics, "Why There Are Sperm Swimming Around at the Space Station," 16 July 2018

First Known Use of acrosome

1899, in the meaning defined above

History and Etymology for acrosome

borrowed from German Akrosoma, from akro- acro- + -soma -some entry 3

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acrosome

noun
ac·​ro·​some | \ ˈak-rə-ˌsōm How to pronounce acrosome (audio) \

Medical Definition of acrosome

: an anterior prolongation of a spermatozoon that releases egg-penetrating enzymes

Other Words from acrosome

acrosomal \ ˌak-​rə-​ˈsō-​məl How to pronounce acrosomal (audio) \ adjective

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