spermatogenesis

Term: spermatogenesis

Literally meaning: “process of producing sperm”

Origin: Anc Greek

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

+ γεννώ/geno (= “give birth to”, “producer of”)

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Definition

Spermatogenesis is the process os sperm cell development in male testis with the beginning of puberty. Immature sperm cell undergo successive mitotic and meiotic divisions (spermatocytogenesis) and morphological change to produce spermatozoa.