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The production of sperm in the testes

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Spermatozoon in the psychology context refers to the Male reproductive cell, or sperm, that plays a role in biological reproduction. While the term itself is primarily biological, it can be relevant in psychology, particularly in areas like developmental psychology, reproductive health, fertility issues, and the psychological implications of assisted reproductive technologies (ART).

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Spermicide refers to the chemical method of contraception, including creams, gels, foams, suppositories, and films, that works to reduce the survival of sperm in the vagina.

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Sphincter muscle refers to a type of parallel muscle that is a technically endless strap muscle with fibers arranged to surround and close openings upon contraction, such as the orbicularis oris. Sphincter muscle is also referred to as circular muscles.

Sphingomyelin lipoidosis is another name of Niemann-Pick disease which refers to a biochemical disorder affecting a lipid (fat) called sphingomyelin which results resulting usually in progre

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Sphingomyelinase deficiency is another name of Niemann-Pick disease that refers to a biochemical disorder affecting a lipid (fat) called sphingomyelin which results resulting usually in prog

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Sphinx is a term used referring to a mysterious, inscrutable person. Sphinx is after the name "Sphinx" which is a winged monster in Greek mythology who had a woman's head and a lion's body which killed anyone who was not able to answer its riddle. Spinkx is from the Greek word sphinx, literally, strangler

Deutsch: Spinne / Español: araña / Português: aranha / Français: araignée / Italiano: ragno

A spider in psychology typically refers to the symbol or the object of a fear known as arachnophobia, which is one of the most common specific phobias. This phobia causes intense fear and anxiety at the sight or thought of spiders. In other contexts, spiders may also appear in dream analysis or represent deeper unconscious symbols, often related to creativity, manipulation, or entrapment.

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