Sperm Capacitation - ț̢
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.
Synonyms : Capacitation of Spermatozoa, Capacitation, Sperm, Spermatozoa Capacitation