homogametic

[ hoh-moh-guh-met-ik, hom-oh- ]

adjective

, Genetics.

1. producing only one type of gamete with respect to sex chromosomes.

homogametic

/ ˌhəʊməɡəˈmɛtɪk /

adjective

1. genetics denoting the sex that possesses two similar sex chromosomes. In humans and many other mammals it is the female sex, possessing two X-chromosomes Compare heterogametic

Word History and Origins

Origin of homogametic¹

1905–10; homo- + gametic ( def )