Words Like SPERMATOZOID

We have put together a list of words that are similar to SPERMATOZOID.

2 Alternative Words Similar to spermatozoid

1 Antherozoid Noun Synonym Words Like Antherozoid

2 Spermatozoon Noun Variant Words Like Spermatozoon

5 definitions of spermatozoid

1 The male germ cell in animals and plants, the essential element in fertilization; a microscopic animalcule-like particle, usually provided with one or more cilia by which it is capable of active motion. In animals, the familiar type is that of a small, more or less ovoid head, with a delicate threadlike cilium, or tail. Called also spermatozoön. In plants the more usual term is antherozoid.

2 a motile male gamete of a plant such as an alga or fern or gymnosperm

3 A ciliated male gamete produced in an antheridium.

4 See spermatozooid.

5 A motile, ciliated male gamete produced in the antheridium of an alga, fern or gymnosperm

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