Analytical, Diagnostic and Therapeutic Techniques, and Equipment

Semen Analysis

The quality of SEMEN, an indicator of male fertility, can be determined by semen volume, pH, sperm concentration (SPERM COUNT), total sperm number, sperm viability, sperm vigor (SPERM MOTILITY), normal sperm morphology, ACROSOME integrity, and the concentration of WHITE BLOOD CELLS.

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Abstract

The quality of SEMEN, an indicator of male fertility, can be determined by semen volume, pH, sperm concentration (SPERM COUNT), total sperm number, sperm viability, sperm vigor (SPERM MOTILITY), normal sperm morphology, ACROSOME integrity, and the concentration of WHITE BLOOD CELLS.

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Classification

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Synonyms

12 entry terms
  • Semen Quality Analysis
  • Analyses, Semen Quality
  • Analysis, Semen Quality
  • Quality Analyses, Semen
  • Semen Analyses
  • Semen Quality Analyses
  • Computer Aided Sperm Analysis
  • Computer Assisted Sperm Analysis
  • Semen Quality
  • Qualities, Semen
  • Quality, Semen
  • Semen Qualities

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14 allowable subheadings

Indexed with the subheadings adverse effects, classification, economics, ethics, history, instrumentation, methods, mortality, nursing, psychology, standards, statistics & numerical data, trends, veterinary.

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History Note

2009

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Previous Indexing

  • Cell Count (1969-1979)
  • Semen (1963-2008)
  • Sperm Count (1980-2009)
  • Sperm Motility (1975-2009)

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QY 190

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Semen Analysis. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D055101. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D055101
  2. Semen Analysis. In: Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Semen_analysis
  3. Semen Analysis. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q1501844