spermatogonium Meaning, Definition & Usage

Sper`ma*to*go"ni*um noun

Etymology

NL., fr. Gr. , , sperm + offspring.

Definitions

1. (Physiol.) A primitive seminal cell, occuring in masses in the seminal tubules. It divides into a mass (spermosphere) of small cells (spermoblast), which in turn give rise to spermatozoids.