gametogenesis
the development of gametes.
Origin of gametogenesis
1Other 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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How to use gametogenesis in a sentence
gametogenesis, fertilization, and one-division meiosis in Oxymonas.
The Biotic Associations of Cockroaches | Louis M. Rothgametogenesis, fertilization, and one-division meiosis in Saccinobaculus.
The Biotic Associations of Cockroaches | Louis M. RothThe ages of most specimens were known, inasmuch as the specimens were used in studies of growth as well as gametogenesis.
British Dictionary definitions for gametogenesis
gametogeny (ˌɡæmɪˈtɒdʒɪnɪ)
/ (ˌɡæmɪtəʊˈdʒɛnɪsɪs) /
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
[ gə-mē′tə-jĕn′ĭ-sĭs ]
The formation or production of gametes. In most multicellular organisms, gametogenesis takes place by meiosis.
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