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  1. Fields of Study
  2. cytoplasm
  3. organelles
  4. cytoplasmic vesicles
  5. lysosomes
  6. acrosome
  1. Fields of Study
  2. cytoplasm
  3. organelles
  4. cytoplasmic vesicles
  5. lysosomes
  6. acrosome
  1. Fields of Study
  2. cell biology
  3. cells
  4. germ cells
  5. spermatozoa
  6. acrosome

Preferred term

acrosome

Type

  • Topic

Definition

  • Information The cap-like structure covering the anterior portion of sperm head. Acrosome, derived from lysosomes, is a membrane-bound organelle that contains the required hydrolytic and proteolytic enzymes necessary for sperm penetration of the egg in fertilization.

    Source: Medical Subject Headings

    Type: Concept definition

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Synonyms

  • acrosomes

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https://lod.nal.usda.gov/nalt/3134

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