acroblast
|ac-ro-blast|
C2
/ˈækrəˌblæst/
sperm cell development
Etymology
Etymology Information
'acroblast' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'akros' meaning 'topmost' and 'blastos' meaning 'germ' or 'sprout'.
Historical Evolution
'akros' and 'blastos' combined to form the modern English word 'acroblast'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it referred to the 'topmost germ or sprout', but over time it evolved into its current meaning related to sperm cell development.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a specialized cell in the acrosome of a spermatozoon, involved in the formation of the acrosome.
The acroblast plays a crucial role in the development of the sperm's acrosome.
Last updated: 2025/04/27 08:36