spermatheca

English

Etymology

From sperma- +‎ theca.

Pronunciation

  • (UK) IPA(key): /ˌspɜːməˈθiːkə/
    Rhymes: -iːkə

Noun

spermatheca (plural spermathecas or spermathecae)

  1. (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.

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