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Definition of: acrosome

(ak′rə·som) noun
A tiny structure at the front of a sperm cell that releases egg-penetrating enzymes. [<ACRO- + Gk. soma body]

Most often used phrases:

acrosome reaction
premature acrosome
acrosome reactions

'acrosome' used in domains:

acrosome.com

Phrases starting with the letter: A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z

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