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sperm tail
Cytoplasmic extension of the sperm, formed by protein structures (microtubules) and functionally associated with the global motility of the cell. It is also known as flagellum.
Grammatical category Noun
Field Cell biology
Level of specialization High
Definition source glosario de Fertilidad
Gender relationship Yes, man
Specific to one sex Yes
Prevalence Man
Variants
Abbreviation
flagellum
Formal
Synonym
sperm flagellum
tail of the sperm
Formal
Equivalents

Spanish

flagelo espermático
Associated concepts
Type of
sperm structure
Examples
Microtubules play an essential role in both the establishment of the SC/germ cell interactions and the maturation of male gametes by supporting cell division and by taking part in sperm head remodelling and sperm tail formation.
Mammalian spermatozoa exposed to hypertonic conditions during cryopreservation results in osmotic shock, and causes the sperm tail to coil at the distal end.
Collocations
WITH NOUNS
motility of | end of | membrane of sperm tail

neotermed
neotermed_proyecto
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