The convoluted tubules in the TESTIS where sperm are produced (SPERMATOGENESIS) and conveyed to the RETE TESTIS. Spermatogenic tubules are composed of developing germ cells and the supporting SERTOLI CELLS.

Synonyms: Seminiferous Tubule, Seminiferous Tubules, Tubules, Seminiferous, Tubule, Seminiferous

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91(75); was see under TESTIS 1975-90 ,91; was see under TESTIS 1975-90

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D012671

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