acrosome

WordNet-Online
Free dictionary and thesaurus of English. Definitions, synonyms, antonyms and more...
Hint: double-click any word to get it searched!

Definitions from WordNet

Noun acrosome has 1 sense

acrosome - a process at the anterior end of a sperm cell that produces enzymes to facilitate penetration of the egg
--₁ is a kind of process, outgrowth, appendage
--₁ is a part of sperm, sperm cell, spermatozoon, spermatozoan

Definitions from the Web

Acrosome

Definition:

An acrosome is a structure found in the head of a spermatozoon (sperm cell). It contains enzymes that help the sperm penetrate and fertilize the egg.

Examples:

Noun:

The acrosome of the sperm releases enzymes during fertilization.
The intact acrosome is crucial for successful fertilization.

Adjective:

The acrosome reaction is essential for sperm motility.
Several acrosome proteins play a role in fertilization.

Related Products:

acropetally acrophobia acrophobic acrophony acropolis acropora acropoulis acroscopic acrosome acrosome vesicle acrosomes across-no across-the-board across across the board across the country across the nation

Sponsored (shop thru our affiliate link to help maintain this site):

Check latest bestsellers | New Arrivals in Electronics