sperm cell

noun

: sperm sense 1b

Examples of sperm cell in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Short for polydeoxyribonucleotide, it’s made from small, purified fragments of DNA taken from the sperm cells of certain fish, usually salmon or trout. — Ryan Brennan, Sacbee.com, 21 Oct. 2026

Training could also lead to DNA fragmentation or damage to sperm cells, which might cause miscarriages, as well as to concerningly high levels of white blood cells in ejaculate. — Adam Kovac, Scientific American, 18 Aug. 2026

Indeed, each sperm cell carries half of the genetic material needed to create a human embryo. — Daryl Austin, USA Today, 2 May 2026

One of the hottest ingredients in beauty right now is PDRN, which is derived from sperm cells of salmon (yes, sperm) and used in skincare products to boost collagen. — Brittany Talarico, PEOPLE, 20 Apr. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1851, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for sperm cell

• barbell
• bedwell
• befell
• bluebell
• bombshell
• bridewell
• capelle
• cartel
• carvel
• clamshell
• cogswell
• compel

Kids Definition

sperm cell

noun

: sperm sense 2

Medical Definition

sperm cell

noun

: sperm sense 2