gametogenesis

[ guh-mee-tuh-jen-uh-sis, gam-i- ]

nounBiology.
  1. the development of gametes.

Origin of gametogenesis

1
First recorded in 1895–1900; gameto- + -genesis

Other words from gametogenesis

  • ga·me·to·gen·ic, gam·e·tog·e·nous [gam-i-toj-uh-nuhs], /ˌgæm ɪˈtɒdʒ ə nəs/, adjective

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British Dictionary definitions for gametogenesis

gametogenesis

gametogeny (ˌɡæmɪˈtɒdʒɪnɪ)

/ (ˌɡæmɪtəʊˈdʒɛnɪsɪs) /


noun
  1. the formation and maturation of gametes: See also spermatogenesis, oogenesis

Derived forms of gametogenesis

  • gametogenic or gametogenous, adjective

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Scientific definitions for gametogenesis

gametogenesis

[ gə-mē′tə-jĕnĭ-sĭs ]


  1. The formation or production of gametes. In most multicellular organisms, gametogenesis takes place by meiosis.

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