seminiferous

adjective

sem·​i·​nif·​er·​ous ˌse-mə-ˈni-f(ə-)rəs How to pronounce seminiferous (audio)
: producing or bearing seed or semen

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Germ cells of the seminiferous tubules still exhibited degenerative changes 6 months after removal of the sling. Seriously Science, Discover Magazine, 18 July 2014

Word History

Etymology

Latin semin-, semen seed + English -iferous

First Known Use

1692, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of seminiferous was in 1692

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“Seminiferous.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/seminiferous. Accessed 16 Nov. 2024.

Medical Definition

seminiferous

adjective
sem·​i·​nif·​er·​ous ˌsem-ə-ˈnif-(ə-)rəs How to pronounce seminiferous (audio)
: producing or bearing seed or semen
the seminiferous epithelium of the testis
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