spermato-

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Spermato- is a combining form used like a prefix meaning “seed" and “sperm.” Sperm are the reproductive cells contained in semen. Spermato- is occasionally used in scientific terms, especially in biology in reference to the reproductive cycles of plants and animals.Spermato- comes from the Greek ����é������, meaning “sperm.”������ are variants of spermato-?When combined with words or word elements that begin with a vowel, spermato- becomes spermat-, as in spermaturia.The forms sperm-, spermi-, and spermo- are also combining forms from Greek ����é������ that are variously used to mean "sperm" or "seed."Related combining forms used as suffixes include -sperm, -spermal, -spermic, and -spermous.Want to learn more? Check out our Words That Use entries for each of these seven forms.