Spermatozoon (noun)

A male reproductive cell that fertilizes an egg, resulting in the production of offspring.

Origin:

Late 17th century: via latin from greek spermato- "seed" + zōion "animal".

Examples:

1. The spermatozoon and the egg merged in the fallopian tube to form a zygote.
2. In vitro fertilization involves the introduction of multiple spermatozoa into the egg.
3. The presence of abnormal spermatozoa can lead to infertility in males.
4. The spermatozoon travels through the female reproductive tract in search of the egg.
5. The structure of the spermatozoon includes a head, a midpiece, and a tail.