Milt
Milt
Milt (/mɪlt/) is a term used in ichthyology to refer to the seminal fluid of fish, mollusks, and certain other water-dwelling animals who reproduce by spraying this fluid, which contains the sperm, onto roe (fish eggs).
Etymology
The term "milt" comes from the Middle English word "milte", which refers to the milt or spleen of fish. The word has Germanic origins, and is related to the Dutch word "milt" and the German word "Milz", both of which mean spleen.
Related Terms
- Roe: The eggs or egg-filled ovary of a fish or certain marine animals.
- Sperm: The male reproductive cell or gamete.
- Ichthyology: The branch of zoology that deals with fish.
- Seminal Fluid: The fluid part of semen that contains sperm.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Milt
- Wikipedia's article - Milt
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