Obsolete form of sperm.

(cytology) A reproductive cell or gamete of a male, carried in semen, that fertilizes an ovum to produce a zygote.

(anatomy) A small sac within the reproductive tract of some female invertebrates, such as insects, which stores sperm until it is used to fertilize the ova.

plural of spermatheca

of, pertaining to, or resembling sperm / producing, conveying or containing sperm; seminiferous / (archaic) generative

(anatomy, archaic) Short for spermatic artery.

A wax obtained from the head of sperm whales and used to make cosmetics etc.

(biology) Any of several cells that are intermediary in the production of spermatozoa

plural of spermatagonium

plural of spermatheca