title: Unusual degenerated forms of human sperms.
abstract: Many spheric bodies with radiating, needle-like filaments are present in semen of patients with fertility problems. These bodies are most likely degenerated sperm. The intermediate forms and a sequential series of degeneration are discussed.
mesh_terms: D002467:Cell Nucleus / Q000648:ultrastructure; D002843:Chromatin; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D013094:Spermatozoa / Q000648:ultrastructure*
chemical_list: D002843:Chromatin