NIH MeSH · D000072660Diseases
Teratozoospermia
Also known asTeratozoospermias · Teratospermia · Teratospermias · Abnormal Spermatozoa · Abnormal Spermatozoas · Spermatozoa, Abnormal · Spermatozoas, Abnormal · Globozoospermia · Globozoospermias
Definition
Conditions in which sperm show abnormal morphology.
MeSH classification
- C12.100.500.430.877
- C12.100.750.700.877
- C12.200.294.430.877
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What does Teratozoospermia mean in medicine?
Conditions in which sperm show abnormal morphology. 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 Teratozoospermia known by any other names?
Yes. Teratozoospermia is also referred to as Teratozoospermias, Teratospermia, Teratospermias, Abnormal Spermatozoa 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 Teratozoospermia sit in the medical classification?
Teratozoospermia falls under the broader medical category "Diseases" in the MeSH hierarchy (tree numbers: C12.100.500.430.877, C12.100.750.700.877, C12.200.294.430.877). 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 (D000072660) — National Library of Medicine, public domain. View official MeSH record ↗