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Semen

Definition (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Semen)

Semen, also known as seminal fluid, is an organic fluid that may contain spermatozoa. It is secreted by the gonads (sexual glands) and other sexual organs of male or hermaphroditic animals and can fertilize female ova. (Wikipedia)

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Body fluids
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This term is used for the following terms: 
Seminal fluid
Seminal plasma

Approved Date
18-Apr-2013

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