"Semen" is a descriptor in the National Library of Medicine's controlled vocabulary thesaurus,
MeSH (Medical Subject Headings). Descriptors are arranged in a hierarchical structure,
which enables searching at various levels of specificity.
The thick, yellowish-white, viscid fluid secretion of male reproductive organs discharged upon ejaculation. In addition to reproductive organ secretions, it contains SPERMATOZOA and their nutrient plasma.
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D012661
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| MeSH Number(s) |
A12.200.732
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| 2008 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
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Below are the most recent publications written about "Semen" by people in Profiles.
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Racial/Ethnic differences in male reproductive health: a systematic review and meta-analysis of semen parameters and hormonal profiles in the United States. Int J Impot Res. 2025 Dec; 37(12):950-964.
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In vivo dynamic volumetric imaging of mouse testis and epididymis with optical coherence tomography?. Biol Reprod. 2024 02 10; 110(2):365-376.
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CUB domains are not required for OVCH2 function in sperm maturation in the mouse epididymis. Andrology. 2024 Mar; 12(3):682-697.
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Molecular dissection and testing of PRSS37 function through LC-MS/MS and the generation of a PRSS37 humanized mouse model. Sci Rep. 2023 07 14; 13(1):11374.
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Effect of various types of extracellular DNA on V. hyugaensis biofilm formation. mSphere. 2023 08 24; 8(4):e0003523.
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Should a negative microsurgical testicular sperm extraction be repeated routinely? Fertil Steril. 2023 08; 120(2):242-248.
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A small secreted protein NICOL regulates lumicrine-mediated sperm maturation and male fertility. Nat Commun. 2023 04 24; 14(1):2354.
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TSKS localizes to nuage in spermatids and regulates cytoplasmic elimination during spermiation. Proc Natl Acad Sci U S A. 2023 03 14; 120(11):e2221762120.
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Fertility Preservation Practices at Pediatric Oncology Institutions in the United States: A Report From the Children's Oncology Group. JCO Oncol Pract. 2023 04; 19(4):e550-e558.
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Optical coherence tomography for dynamic investigation of mammalian reproductive processes. Mol Reprod Dev. 2023 01; 90(1):3-13.