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ACROSOME

\ˈakɹə͡ʊsˌə͡ʊm], \ˈakɹə‍ʊsˌə‍ʊm], \ˈa_k_ɹ_əʊ_s_ˌəʊ_m]\

Definitions of ACROSOME

2010 - Medical Dictionary Database
1920 - A dictionary of scientific terms.
1916 - Appleton's medical dictionary

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Cap-like structure covering the nucleus and anterior part of the sperm head.

2010 - Medical Dictionary Database
By DataStellar Co., Ltd

Body at the apex of a spermatozoon, the apical body.

1920 - A dictionary of scientific terms.
By Henderson, I. F.; Henderson, W. D.

The central portion of the sphere which is to form the anterior portion of the spermatogonium. [Gr.]

1916 - Appleton's medical dictionary
By Smith Ely Jelliffe

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