Phenomena and Processes

Sperm Maturation

The maturing process of SPERMATOZOA after leaving the testicular SEMINIFEROUS TUBULES. Maturation in SPERM MOTILITY and FERTILITY takes place in the EPIDIDYMIS as the sperm migrate from caput epididymis to cauda epididymis.

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Abstract

The maturing process of SPERMATOZOA after leaving the testicular SEMINIFEROUS TUBULES. Maturation in SPERM MOTILITY and FERTILITY takes place in the EPIDIDYMIS as the sperm migrate from caput epididymis to cauda epididymis.

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Synonyms

3 entry terms
  • Maturation of Spermatozoa
  • Maturation, Sperm
  • Spermatozoa Maturation

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5 allowable subheadings

Indexed with the subheadings drug effects, genetics, immunology, physiology, radiation effects.

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History Note

76(75); was see under SPERMATOZOA 1975

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Previous Indexing

  • Spermatozoa (1966-1974)

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  1. G04.152w.650w.624w.700
  2. G08.686.784w.310w.760w.700

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Sperm Maturation. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D013079. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D013079
  2. Sperm Maturation. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q71239296