spermatheca

English

Etymology

From sperma- +‎ theca.

Pronunciation

(UK) IPA^(key): /ˌspɜːməˈθiːkə/
Rhymes: -iːkə

Noun

spermatheca (plural spermathecas or spermathecae)

(anatomy) A small sac within the reproductive tract of some female invertebrates, such as insects, which stores sperm until it is used to fertilize the ova.

Derived terms

spermathecal

Translations

small sac

Finnish: siittiösäiliö
Italian: spermateca f

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