Plural of acrosome; multiple cap-like structures at the tips of sperm cells.
From acrosome with the regular English plural -s, referring to the acrosomes found on many sperm cells in semen.
A single male ejaculation contains millions of sperm cells, each with its own acrosome ready to attempt fertilization—most won't make it, but they're all equipped with this chemical tool.
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