The process of altering sperm to allow them to fertilize eggs.(noun)
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Use "capacitation" in a sentence
"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."