NIH MeSH · D013087Anatomy
Spermatids
Also known asSpermatid · Spermatoblasts · Spermatoblast
Definition
Male germ cells derived from the haploid secondary SPERMATOCYTES. Without further division, spermatids undergo structural changes and give rise to SPERMATOZOA.
MeSH classification
- A05.360.490.890.860
- A11.497.760.600
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Common questions about Spermatids
What does Spermatids mean in medicine?
Male germ cells derived from the haploid secondary SPERMATOCYTES. Without further division, spermatids undergo structural changes and give rise to SPERMATOZOA. This definition is taken from the National Library of Medicine's MeSH (Medical Subject Headings) 2026 release, which is the standard vocabulary used to index PubMed and most medical literature.
Is Spermatids known by any other names?
Yes. Spermatids is also referred to as Spermatid, Spermatoblasts, Spermatoblast in different clinical, research and patient-facing contexts. The MeSH descriptor groups all of these synonyms under a single canonical concept so research and records stay consistent.
Where does Spermatids sit in the medical classification?
Spermatids falls under the broader medical category "Anatomy" in the MeSH hierarchy (tree numbers: A05.360.490.890.860, A11.497.760.600). Browsing the related concepts on this page takes you to neighbouring topics in the same branch of medicine.
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Source: NIH MeSH 2026 (D013087) — National Library of Medicine, public domain. View official MeSH record ↗