spermatoblast en · NOUN
Etymology
Etymology tree English spermato- Ancient Greek βλᾰστᾰ́νω (blăstắnō) Proto-Indo-European *-tós Proto-Hellenic *-tós Ancient Greek -τός (-tós) Ancient Greek βλᾰστός (blăstós)bor. English -blast English spermatoblast From spermato- + -blast.
Meanings
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(dated) A spermatocyte.
It does not, however, happen that the whole spermatosphere is converted into spermatoblasts; there remains a passive portion, which in the earthworm occupies a central position; this is the "sperm-blasophore," or "blastophoral cell."
1880, Journal of Microscopy, volume 3:
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| spermatoblasts | Number=Plur | lexicographic |