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Acrosome
For Acrosome we have terms and definitions in 3 topics. The topics are Fertility, Invitro Fertilization and Sex.
Acrosome (Fertility) 
The packet of enzymes in a sperm's head that allows the sperm to dissolve a hole in the coating around the egg, which allows the sperm to penetrate and fertilize the egg
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Acrosome (Invitro Fertilization)
Cap-like structure that surround the sperm head and contains enzymes that help penetration of the egg.
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Acrosome (Sex)
The covering of the head of the sperm that contains enzymes that allow it to penetrate the ovum.
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