Sperm Capacitation
The structural and functional changes by which SPERMATOZOA become capable of oocyte FERTILIZATION. It normally requires exposing the sperm to the female genital tract for a period of time to bring about increased SPERM MOTILITY and the ACROSOME REACTION before fertilization in the FALLOPIAN TUBES can take place.
Year introduced: 1973(1972)
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Tree Number(s): G08.686.784.277.760
MeSH Unique ID: D013075
Entry Terms:
- Capacitation, Sperm
- Capacitation of Spermatozoa
- Spermatozoa Capacitation
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