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Exam: Cambridge English: C1 Advanced (CAE)

spellbindingly

IPA: /ˈspɛlˌbaɪndɪŋli/

KK: /ˈspɛlˌbaɪndɪŋli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that captures and holds your attention completely, as if by magic.

Example: The magician performed spellbindingly, leaving the audience in awe.

spermatid

IPA: //spɜːrˈmætɪd//

KK: /spɜrˈmætɪd/

noun

Definition: A type of cell produced during the process of meiosis in males, which eventually develops into sperm cells.

Example: After meiosis, each spermatid matures into a sperm cell.

spermatium

IPA: //spɜːrˈmeɪtiəm//

KK: /spɜrˈmeɪtiəm/

noun

Definition: A type of cell that does not move and acts as a male reproductive cell in some red algae, fungi, and lichens.

Example: The spermatium is essential for the reproduction of certain red algae species.

spermatocyte

IPA: //spɜːrˈmætəˌsaɪt//

KK: /spɜrˈmætəˌsaɪt/

noun

Definition: A type of cell in male organisms that divides to produce sperm cells through a process called meiosis.

Example: The spermatocyte undergoes division to create sperm cells necessary for reproduction.

spermatogenesis

IPA: /ˌspɜːrmætəˈdʒɛnɪsɪs/

KK: /spɜrˌmætəˈdʒɛnɪsɪs/

noun

Definition: The process by which male reproductive cells, called sperm, are produced and developed in the male reproductive system.

Example: Spermatogenesis occurs in the testes and involves several stages of cell division and maturation.

spermatogenic

IPA: /ˌspɜːrmætəˈdʒɛnɪk/

KK: /spɜrˌmætəˈdʒɛnɪk/

adjective

Definition: Relating to the process of sperm production.

Example: The spermatogenic cells are essential for male fertility.

spermatogonial

IPA: //spərˌmætəˈɡoʊniəl//

KK: /spɜrˌmætəˈgoʊniəl/

adjective

Definition: Relating to the early stages of sperm cell development in male organisms.

Example: The spermatogonial cells are crucial for the production of sperm in males.

spermatogonium

IPA: //spɜːrˌmætəˈɡoʊniəm//

KK: /spɜrˌmætəˈgoʊniəm/

noun

Definition: A type of cell found in the male reproductive organs that develops into sperm cells.

Example: The spermatogonium undergoes several stages of division to eventually form mature sperm.

spermatophore

IPA: /ˌspɜːrmætəˈfɔːr/

KK: /spɜrˈmætəˌfɔr/

noun

Definition: A small capsule or mass containing sperm, produced by some male animals and transferred to females for reproduction.

Example: The male squid released a spermatophore to fertilize the eggs of the female.

spermatozoal

IPA: /ˌspɜːrmətəˈzoʊəl/

KK: /spɜrˌmætəˈzoʊəl/

adjective

Definition: Relating to male reproductive cells that are involved in fertilization.

Example: The study focused on spermatozoal development in various species.

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