German NOUN C1 Rank 16270

das Spermium

sperm cell

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Spermium vs Same

seed / semen

Der Same and das Spermium can both refer to a male reproductive cell in humans or animals. Spermium is the unambiguous biological term for this, while Same can also mean seminal fluid. In a precise description of the individual cell, Spermium is therefore clearer.

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Spermium

Der Arzt erklärte, dass ein Spermium die Eizelle erreichen muss.

The doctor explained that a sperm cell must reach the egg cell.

Same

Der Arzt erklärte, dass ein Same die Eizelle erreichen muss.

The doctor explained that a sperm cell must reach the egg cell.

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