acrosome
pronunciation
How to pronounce acrosome in British English:
UK ['ækrəˌsəʊm]
How to pronounce acrosome in American English:
US ['ækrəˌsoʊm]
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- Noun:
- a process at the anterior end of a sperm cell that produces enzymes to facilitate penetration of the egg
Word Origin
Example
- 1. Acrosome reaction of spermatozoa induced by recombinant human zona pellucida3 .
- 2. In conclusion , the supplementation of antioxidant l-cysteine alone or in combination with dha-enriched hen egg yolk significantly improved the post-thawed semen qualities , especially progressive motility and acrosome integrity .
- 3. The mature sperm has a tail , a nucleus containing haploid chromosomes , and a front end with an acrosome , the storage site for enzymes that will aid fertilization .