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Sperm Capacitation  

Type

  • mesh:Descriptor

Definition

  • The structural and functional changes by which SPERMATOZOA become capable of oocyte FERTILIZATION. It normally requires exposing the sperm to the female genital tract for a period of time to bring about increased SPERM MOTILITY and the ACROSOME REACTION before fertilization in the FALLOPIAN TUBES can take place.

Broader concept

Entry terms

  • Capacitation of Spermatozoa

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http://data.loterre.fr/ark:/67375/JVR-RDBM5BNH-L

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