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spermathecum

Term ID
UBERON:0000994
Synonyms
  • receptaculum seminis
  • seminal receptacle
  • spermatheca
  • spermathecae
Definition
An organ of the female reproductive tract that functions to receive and store sperm from the male, and can sometimes be the site of fertilization when the oocytes are ready. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Spermatheca
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