Anatomy

Sperm Head

The anterior portion of the spermatozoon (SPERMATOZOA) that contains mainly the nucleus with highly compact CHROMATIN material.

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Abstract

The anterior portion of the spermatozoon (SPERMATOZOA) that contains mainly the nucleus with highly compact CHROMATIN material.

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Synonyms

3 entry terms
  • Head, Sperm
  • Heads, Sperm
  • Sperm Heads

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14 allowable subheadings

Indexed with the subheadings chemistry, classification, drug effects, enzymology, immunology, metabolism, microbiology, parasitology, pathology, physiology, radiation effects, transplantation, ultrastructure, virology.

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History Note

91(75); was see under SPERMATOZOA 1975-90

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  1. A05w.360w.490w.890w.820
  2. A11w.497w.760w.400

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Sperm Head. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D013077. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D013077
  2. Sperm Head. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q28598865