spermatheca
English
Etymology
From sperma- + theca
Pronunciation
- (UK) IPA(key): /ˌspɜːməˈθiːkə/
- Rhymes: -iːkə
Noun
spermatheca (plural spermathecas or spermathecae)
- (anatomy) A small sac within the reproductive tract of some female invertebrates, such as insects, which stores sperm until it is used to fertilize the ova.
Derived terms
- spermathecal
Translations
small sac
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