Sperm — The term sperm is derived from the Greek word (σπέρμα) sperma (meaning seed ) and refers to the male reproductive cells. In the types of sexual reproduction known as anisogamy and oogamy, there is a marked difference in the size of the gametes… … Wikipedia
tube-slide agglutination test — a type of sperm agglutination test in which sperm and serum are mixed in a tube and then transferred to a slide for examination … Medical dictionary
fallopian tube — /feuh loh pee euhn/ one of a pair of long, slender ducts in the female abdomen that transport ova from the ovary to the uterus and, in fertilization, transport sperm cells from the uterus to the released ova; the oviduct of higher mammals. Also,… … Universalium
Pollen tube — The pollen tube of most seed plants acts as a conduit to transport sperm cells from the pollen grain, either from the stigma (in flowering plants or angiosperms) to the ovules at the base of the pistil, or directly through ovule tissue in some… … Wikipedia
Fallopian tube — Schematic frontal view of female anatomy … Wikipedia
Giant tube worm — Scientific classification Kingdom: Animalia Phylum … Wikipedia
Fallopian tube obstruction — Classification and external resources The presence of a hydrosalpinx by sonography indicates distal tubal obstruction ICD 10 N … Wikipedia
test-tube baby — UK / US noun [countable] Word forms test tube baby : singular test tube baby plural test tube babies a human baby created by mixing the mother s egg and the father s sperm in a laboratory and then putting the egg inside a woman to grow … English dictionary
gerbil tube — (JUR.bul toob) n. A glass enclosed pedestrian overpass connecting two buildings. Example Citation: A curved sky bridge will connect the two buildings and the 15 level parking garage that is under construction at the corner of Bell and Smith. From … New words
test-tube baby — noun a baby conceived by fertilization that occurs outside the mother s body; the woman s ova are removed and mixed with sperm in a culture medium if fertilization occurs the blastocyte is implanted in the woman s uterus • Hypernyms: ↑baby, ↑babe … Useful english dictionary
