Term Name: | acrosomal membrane |
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Definition: | The membrane that surrounds the acrosomal lumen. The acrosome is a special type of lysosome in the head of a spermatozoon that contains acid hydrolases and is concerned with the breakdown of the outer membrane of the ovum during fertilization. |
Ontology: | GO: Cellular Component [GO:0002080] QuickGO AmiGO |