spermiogenesis

noun
sper·​mio·​gen·​e·​sis | \ ˌspər-mē-ō-ˈje-nə-səs How to pronounce spermiogenesis (audio) \

Definition of spermiogenesis

: spermatogenesis specifically : transformation of a spermatid into a spermatozoon

First Known Use of spermiogenesis

1916, in the meaning defined above

History and Etymology for spermiogenesis

New Latin, from spermium spermatozoon + -o- + Latin genesis

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spermiogenesis

noun
sper·​mio·​gen·​e·​sis | \ ˌspər-mē-ō-ˈjen-ə-səs How to pronounce spermiogenesis (audio) \
plural spermiogeneses\ -​ˌsēz How to pronounce spermiogeneses (audio) \

Medical Definition of spermiogenesis

2 : transformation of a spermatid into a spermatozoon