Definition of Spermism

1. n. The theory, formerly held by many, that the sperm or spermatozoön contains the germ of the future embryo; animalculism.

Medical Definition of Spermism

1. The belief by preformationists that the male sex cell (sperm) contains a miniature preformed body called the homunculus. (05 Mar 2000)

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