polyspermy

(noun)

the penetration of an ovum by more than one sperm

Related Terms

  • acrosome
  • zona pellucida
  • fertilization

Examples of polyspermy in the following topics:

  • Fertilization

    • If this mechanism fails, multiple sperm can fuse with the egg, resulting in polyspermy.
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