IPA: //ˌspɜːrmətəˈzoʊɪd//
KK: /spɜrˌmætəˈzoʊɪd/
Definition: A type of male reproductive cell that is capable of movement, typically found in plants and produced in a specific structure called an antheridium.
Example: The spermatozoid swims towards the egg cell to fertilize it.
IPA: //spɜːrməˈtoʊzuːən//
KK: /spɜrˌmætəˈzoʊən/
Definition: A mature male reproductive cell that can fertilize an egg, typically having a head, a neck, and a long tail for movement.
Example: The spermatozoon swims through the female reproductive tract to reach the egg for fertilization.
IPA: /ˈspɜːrmiːn/
KK: /ˈspɜrmiːn/
Definition: A type of organic compound that is a polyamine, commonly found in living tissues and involved in cellular functions.
Example: Spermine is important for cellular growth and stability.
IPA: /ˌspɜːrmiəʊˈdʒɛnɪsɪs/
KK: /spɜrmiəʊˈdʒɛnɪsɪs/
Definition: The process by which sperm cells are formed from precursor cells in the male reproductive system.
Example: Spermiogenesis is a crucial step in the development of male gametes.
IPA: /ˈsfɛ.nɔɪd/
KK: /ˈsfɛnɔɪd/
Definition: Relating to a specific bone in the skull that is shaped like a wedge.
Example: The sphenoid bone is located at the base of the skull and helps form the eye socket.
Definition: A bone located at the base of the skull that helps form the eye socket and supports the structure of the face.
Example: The sphenoid bone is crucial for the stability of the skull.
IPA: /sfɪˈnɔɪdəl/
KK: /sfen-oid-əl/
Definition: Having a shape that resembles a wedge, often used in anatomical contexts to describe certain bones or structures in the body.
Example: The sphenoidal bone is located at the base of the skull and is shaped like a wedge.
IPA: /sˈfɪrɪsɪti/
KK: /sferˈɪsɪti/
Definition: The quality or state of being shaped like a sphere.
Example: The sphericity of the planet affects its gravitational pull.
IPA: //ˈsfɛrɪks//
KK: /sfer-iks/
Definition: The study of shapes and figures that are spherical in nature, often involving geometry and trigonometry related to spheres.
Example: In advanced mathematics, spherics is essential for understanding the properties of spherical shapes.
IPA: /sˈfɪərɔɪd/
KK: /s'fir'oid/
Definition: An object that is shaped like a sphere but is not perfectly round, often resembling an ellipsoid.
Example: The planet Earth is often described as a spheroid due to its slightly flattened shape at the poles.
IPA: /sɪˈfɔɪrdəl/
KK: /sfiˈrɔɪdəl/
Definition: Having a shape that is similar to a sphere, being roughly round or ball-like.
Example: The planet has a spheroidal shape, making it appear almost like a perfect ball in space.
Definition: A shape that is similar to a sphere but not perfectly round, often used to describe objects that are slightly flattened or elongated.
Example: The planet is not a perfect sphere; it has a spheroidal shape due to its rotation.
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