sex cell

noun

1. a spermatozoon or an ovum; gamete.

sex cell

1. See gamete

Word History and Origins

Origin of sex cell¹

First recorded in 1885–90

Example Sentences

But any individual sex-cell, or gamete, cannot (according to his view) bear both Dominant and Recessive traits.

From Project Gutenberg

Every sex-cell is a hybrid cell, therefore; bearing both Dominant and Recessive traits.

From Project Gutenberg

A sex-cell carrying normal X of the male may combine with an ovum containing normal X producing a normal female (row five).

From Project Gutenberg