Spermatocytes

Male germ cells derived from SPERMATOGONIA. The euploid primary spermatocytes undergo MEIOSIS and give rise to the haploid secondary spermatocytes which in turn give rise to SPERMATIDS.

Year introduced: 1985(1975)

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Tree Number(s): A05.360.490.890.880, A11.497.760.700

MeSH Unique ID: D013090

Entry Terms:

• Spermatocyte
• Spermiocytes
• Spermiocyte

Previous Indexing:

• Spermatozoa (1966-1974)

See Also:

• Sperm Maturation

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Anatomy Category
Urogenital System
Genitalia
Germ Cells
Spermatozoa
Spermatocytes

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Cells
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Spermatozoa
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