Phenomena and Processes

Spermatogenesis

The process of germ cell development in the male from the primordial germ cells, through SPERMATOGONIA; SPERMATOCYTES; SPERMATIDS; to the mature haploid SPERMATOZOA.

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Abstract

The process of germ cell development in the male from the primordial germ cells, through SPERMATOGONIA; SPERMATOCYTES; SPERMATIDS; to the mature haploid SPERMATOZOA.

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Synonyms

2 entry terms
  • Spermatocytogenesis
  • Spermiogenesis

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5 allowable subheadings

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

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73(71)

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Previous Indexing

  • Spermatozoa (1966-1970)

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

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QU 385

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Spermatogenesis. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D013091. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D013091
  2. Spermatogenesis. In: Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Spermatogenesis
  3. Spermatogenesis. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q36961