seminiferous (Meaning)
Wordnet
seminiferous (a)
bearing or producing seed or semen
Webster
seminiferous (a.)
Seed-bearing; producing seed; pertaining to, or connected with, the formation of semen; as, seminiferous cells or vesicles.
Synonyms & Antonyms of seminiferous
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seminiferous Sentence Examples
- The seminiferous tubules in the testes produce sperm cells.
- Seminiferous epithelium lines the walls of seminiferous tubules.
- Spermatogenesis, the process of sperm production, occurs within the seminiferous tubules.
- Sertoli cells in the seminiferous tubules provide nourishment and support to developing sperm.
- The seminiferous tubules are highly coiled to increase the surface area for sperm production.
- The seminiferous tubules are surrounded by interstitial tissue, which contains blood vessels and Leydig cells.
- Leydig cells in the interstitial tissue produce testosterone, a hormone essential for sperm production.
- Seminiferous function can be affected by factors such as hormone levels, temperature, and toxins.
- Testicular biopsies may include samples of seminiferous tubules for microscopic examination.
- The seminiferous tubules are a vital component of the male reproductive system, as they enable the production of sperm cells necessary for fertilization.
FAQs About the word seminiferous
bearing or producing seed or semenSeed-bearing; producing seed; pertaining to, or connected with, the formation of semen; as, seminiferous cells or vesicles.
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The seminiferous tubules in the testes produce sperm cells.
Seminiferous epithelium lines the walls of seminiferous tubules.
Spermatogenesis, the process of sperm production, occurs within the seminiferous tubules.
Sertoli cells in the seminiferous tubules provide nourishment and support to developing sperm.
