acrosome (n)

n05457795

type n
lex_filenum 08
def a process at the anterior end of a sperm cell that produces enzymes to facilitate penetration of the egg
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Hypernym process, outgrowth, appendage
Part holonym sperm, sperm cell, spermatozoon, spermatozoan
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Part meronym sperm, sperm cell, spermatozoon, spermatozoan
Hyponym process, outgrowth, appendage

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