sperm
Aussprache: [spɜrm]
Wort
Kontext: „biology“
(noun) a type of cell produced by male animals that helps make babies. It's really tiny and swims to join with a female's egg to create a new life.
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The sperm from the male fish traveled to the eggs to help create new fish.
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There were no sperm in the sample, so fertilization couldn't happen.
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How many sperm are needed to fertilize an egg?
Kontext: „reproduction“
(noun) the fluid that contains sperm, released during a male's ejaculation. It is important for reproduction and helps sperm travel.
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The sperm was mixed with the fluid to help the sperm swim better.
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Without the sperm, the fluid would not be able to help with reproduction.
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What is the main purpose of the sperm in the fluid?
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