sperm
word
/ˈspɝm/
spurm
/spˈɜːm/
spurm
Definition
Sperm is the male reproductive cell used in sexual reproduction. The word can also refer to the fluid containing these cells, depending on the context.
Usage & Nuances
In everyday and medical use, 'sperm' may mean the cell or the substance, so context matters. 'Sperm cell' is more precise for the cell, while 'semen' is often preferred for the fluid in formal or medical contexts.
Spanish: esperma - espermatozoidePortuguese (BR): esperma - espermatozoidePortuguese (PT): esperma - espermatozoideChinese (Simplified): 精液 - 精子Chinese (Traditional): 精液 - 精子Hindi: वीर्य - शुक्राणुArabic: الحيوانات المنوية - السائل المنويBengali: শুক্রাণু - শুক্রবীজ (fluid) Russian: сперматозоид - сперма (жидкость)Japanese: 精子 - 精液（液体）Vietnamese: tinh trùng - tinh dịch (chất lỏng)Korean: 정자 - 정액 (액체)Turkish: sperm - meni (sıvı)Urdu: نطفہ - منی (سیال)Indonesian: sperma - sel sperma
Example Sentences
The lab tested the sperm sample.
basic
The doctor explained how sperm reaches the egg.
basic
Healthy sperm is important for reproduction.
basic
They were relieved to hear his sperm count was normal.
natural
The nurse said the sperm sample had to be delivered within an hour.
natural
Low sperm motility can make pregnancy harder.
natural