spermatid

[spur-muh-tid]

spermatid Definition

a haploid male gametid that arises from a secondary spermatocyte and develops into a spermatozoon.

Using spermatid: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "spermatid" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    Spermatids are the smallest cells in the process of spermatogenesis.

  • Example

    Spermatids differentiate into mature spermatozoa through a process called spermiogenesis.

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Summary: spermatid in Brief

A 'spermatid' [spur-muh-tid] is a male gametid that develops into a spermatozoon. It is a haploid cell that arises from a secondary spermatocyte and is the smallest cell in the process of spermatogenesis. Spermatids differentiate into mature spermatozoa through a process called spermiogenesis.