Definition of "capacitation" [capacitation]

• Enablement. (noun)
• The process of altering sperm to allow them to fertilize eggs. (noun)

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• "We have known for many years that Ca2+ and cAMP messengers play central roles in the preparation of sperm for fertilization in the physiologic sequence that is collectively called 'capacitation'"
• "If, after appropriate testing, there is no evidence that conception has occurred already, she may be treated with medications that would prevent ovulation, sperm capacitation, or fertilization."
• "As parliament oversaw the work of government, these complexities demanded of members high levels of expertise, knowledge and capacitation, Mahlangu said."