spermatocyst

Term: spermatocyst

Literally meaning: “sac filled with sperm”

Origin: Anc Greek

σπέρμα(=seed) > σπείρω/spearo (=disperse)

κύστις/cystis(=pouch or anatomical sac eg bladder)

> κύω/kyo(=carry a baby in a sac)

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Definition

(botany) any unicellular structure which produces sperma found in algae or fungi

(anatomy) a cystic distention of the epididymis containing spermatozoa.