Cell
spermatocyte Audio
sper·mat·o·cyte [ spur-mat-uh-sahyt, spur-muh-tuh- ]
Subclass of:
sperm cell
Etymology:
Greek spermato- (combining fom of sperma = seed) + kytos = vessel or cell
Definitions related to spermatocytes:
  • An immature male germ cell that is formed during the spermatocytogenesis phase of spermatogenesis. Spermatocytes are derived from spermatogonia and develop into spermatids.
    NCI
    U.S. National Cancer Institute, 2021
  • Male germ cells derived from SPERMATOGONIA. The euploid primary spermatocytes undergo MEIOSIS and give rise to the haploid secondary spermatocytes which in turn give rise to SPERMATIDS.
    NLM Medical Subject Headings
    U.S. National Library of Medicine, 2025
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