spermatogonial

adjective

sper·​mato·​go·​ni·​al ¦spərmətə¦gōnēəl How to pronounce spermatogonial (audio)
(ˌ)spər¦mat-
variants or less commonly spermatogonic
-gänik
: of, relating to, or producing spermatogonia

Word History

Etymology

New Latin spermatogonium + English -al or -ic

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“Spermatogonial.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/spermatogonial. Accessed 13 Dec. 2025.

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