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Spermatozoon
Definition 1
The male reproductive cell that is formed in the testicle. A sperm consists of a head, a body, and a tail that provides propulsion. (NCI Thesaurus)
Definition 2
The male reproductive cell, formed in the testicle. A sperm unites with an egg to form an embryo. (NCI Dictionary)
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