Seminal Vesicle
- Pronunciation
- /SEM-in-al VES-i-kul/
- Category
- Anatomy
- Singular
- Seminal Vesicle
- Plural
- Seminal Vesicles
Definition
A male reproductive gland in insects that stores and nourishes sperm.
Etymology
From Latin 'semen', meaning 'seed', and 'vesica', meaning 'bladder'.
Example
In many insects, the seminal vesicles play a crucial role in storing and nourishing sperm before ejaculation.
Related Terms
- Sperm
- Semen
- Male Reproduction