acrosomal
/ˌækrəˈsoʊməl/
adjective
- Relating to the acrosome, a structure at the tip of a sperm cell that helps it penetrate an egg.
- Scientists studied the acrosomal enzymes that break down the egg's outer layer.
- The acrosomal reaction is a key step in fertilization.
- Damage to the acrosomal cap can affect a sperm's ability to fertilize an egg.