1. A process at the anterior end of a sperm cell that produces enzymes to facilitate penetration of the egg

Derived forms: acrosomes

Type of: appendage, outgrowth, process

Part of: sperm, sperm cell, spermatozoan, spermatozoon

Encyclopedia: Acrosome

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