Meaning of the word spermatozoon in English

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spermatozoon

US /ˌspɝː.mə.t̬əˈzoʊ.ɑːn/
UK /ˌspɜː.mə.təˈzəʊ.ɒn/

Noun

a mature male germ cell, typically having a compact head and a long flagellum for motility; a sperm

Example:
Each spermatozoon carries half of the genetic material needed for reproduction.
The motility of the spermatozoon is crucial for fertilization.