Asymmetrical insertion of the midpiece into the head

MedGen UID:: 1842014
•Concept ID:: C5826798
•: Finding

Synonym:	Asymmetrical insertion of sperm neck

HPO:	HP:0034958

Definition

Insertion of the neck and midpiece into the head of a spermatozoon on an axis that diverges from the midline axis of the spermatozoon head. This term applies if the proportion of spermatozoa with this defect is above the upper limit of normal. [from HPO]

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CClinical test, RResearch test, OOMIM, GGeneReviews, VClinVar

CROGVAsymmetrical insertion of the midpiece into the head

Abnormality of the genital system
- Abnormal reproductive system morphology
  - Abnormal germ cell morphology
    - Abnormal male germ cell morphology
      - Abnormal sperm morphology
        Abnormal sperm mid-piece morphology
        Asymmetrical insertion of the midpiece into the head

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