ACROSOME

acrosome

(noun) a process at the anterior end of a sperm cell that produces enzymes to facilitate penetration of the egg

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Noun

acrosome (plural acrosomes)

A structure forming the end of the head of a spermatozoon

Anagrams

• masocore

Source: Wiktionary



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Word of the Day

3 March 2025

STAND

(verb) hold one’s ground; maintain a position; be steadfast or upright; “I am standing my ground and won’t give in!”


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Coffee Trivia

The expression “coffee break” was first attested in 1952 in glossy magazine advertisements by the Pan-American Coffee Bureau.

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