First Known Use: 1899
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acrosome
noun ac·ro·some \ˈa-krə-ˌsōm\
Definition of ACROSOME
: an anterior prolongation of a spermatozoon that releases egg-penetrating enzymes
— ac·ro·so·mal \ˌa-krə-ˈsō-məl\ adjective
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acrosome
noun ac·ro·some \ˈak-rə-ˌsōm\
Medical Definition of ACROSOME
: an anterior prolongation of a spermatozoon that releases egg-penetrating enzymes
—ac·ro·so·mal \ˌak-rə-ˈsō-məl\ adjective
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