rare–0. [ad. mod.L. spermatismus (Gr. σπερματισμός) or F. spermatisme: cf. next.] (See quots.)
1857. Dunglison, Med. Dict., Animalculism, Spermatism.
1882. Imp. Dict., IV. 155/1. Spermatism,… 1. The emission of sperm or seed.—2. The theory that the germ in animals is produced by spermatic animalcules.
