spermatogonium
/ˌspɜːrmətəˈɡoʊniəm/
noun
- A cell in the male reproductive system that divides to produce sperm cells.
- Spermatogonia are found in the seminiferous tubules of the testes.
- Damage to spermatogonia can affect a man's fertility.
- During puberty, spermatogonia begin to divide and form sperm.