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Definition of Sperm

Medically reviewed by Min Clinic Staff | Updated: January 2026

Sperm: A sperm is the male "gamete" or sex cell. It combines with the female "gamete," called an ovum, to form a zygote. The formation process is called "fertilization." (see ovum, zygote).