Anatomy

Spermatids

Male germ cells derived from the haploid secondary SPERMATOCYTES. Without further division, spermatids undergo structural changes and give rise to SPERMATOZOA.

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Abstract

Male germ cells derived from the haploid secondary SPERMATOCYTES. Without further division, spermatids undergo structural changes and give rise to SPERMATOZOA.

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Synonyms

3 entry terms
  • Spermatoblasts
  • Spermatid
  • Spermatoblast

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Aspects Covered

16 allowable subheadings

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

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History Note

85(75); was see under SPERMATOZOA 1975-84

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Previous Indexing

  • Spermatozoa (1966-1974)

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  1. A05w.360w.490w.890w.860w
  2. A11w.497w.760w.600w

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Spermatids. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D013087. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D013087
  2. Spermatids. In: Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Spermatid
  3. Spermatids. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q1494188