MeSH definition : The structural and functional changes by which SPERMATOZOA become capable of oocyte
FERTILIZATION. It normally requires exposing the sperm to the female genital tract
for a period of time to bring about increased SPERM MOTILITY and the ACROSOME REACTION
before fertilization in the FALLOPIAN TUBES can take place.;
MeSH synonym : capacitation of spermatozoa; capacitation, sperm; spermatozoa capacitation;
Wikipedia link : https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sperm capacitation;
The structural and functional changes by which SPERMATOZOA become capable of oocyte
FERTILIZATION. It normally requires exposing the sperm to the female genital tract
for a period of time to bring about increased SPERM MOTILITY and the ACROSOME REACTION
before fertilization in the FALLOPIAN TUBES can take place.