Spermism definitions

Spermism

• (n.) The theory, formerly held by many, that the sperm or spermatozoon contains the germ of the future embryo; animalculism.
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spermism

The belief by preformationists that the male sex cell (sperm) contains a miniature preformed body called the homunculus. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...
Found on http://www.encyclo.co.uk/local/20973

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Spermism

Sperm'ism noun [ Greek ... seed, sperm + -ism .] (Biol.) The theory, formerly held by many, that the sperm or spermatozoön contains the germ of the future embryo; animalculism.
Found on http://www.encyclo.co.uk/webster/S/161

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spermism

Type: Term Pronunciation: sper′mizm Definitions: 1. The belief by preformationists that the male sex cell (sperm) contains a miniature preformed body called the homunculus.
Found on http://www.medilexicon.com/medicaldictionary.php?t=83473

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