spermatheca en · NOUN
Pronunciation
- /ˌspɜːməˈθiːkə/ (UK)
Etymology
Etymology tree English sperma- Proto-Indo-European *dʰeh₁- Proto-Indo-European *dʰédʰeh₁ti Ancient Greek τίθημι (títhēmi) Ancient Greek θήκη (thḗkē)bor. Latin thēca English theca English spermatheca From sperma- + theca.
Meanings
- A small sac within the reproductive tract of some female invertebrates, such as insects, which stores sperm until it is used to fertilize the ova.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| spermathecae | Number=Plur | lexicographic | |
| spermathecas | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Deriveds
Translations (3)
fi siittiösäiliö (small sac) · fr spermathèque (small sac) · it spermateca (small sac)