Definition of Gametogenesis

1. Noun. The development and maturation of sex cells through meiosis.

Generic synonyms: Development, Growing, Growth, Maturation, Ontogenesis, Ontogeny
Specialized synonyms: Oogenesis, Spermatogenesis

Definition of Gametogenesis

1. Noun. (cytology) The process by which gametes are produced. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Gametogenesis

1. [n -GENESES]

Medical Definition of Gametogenesis

1. Process leading to the production of gametes. This entry appears with permission from the Dictionary of Cell and Molecular Biology (11 Mar 2008)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Gametogenesis

gametangium
gametes
gametic
gametic nucleus
gametically
gameto-
gametocide
gametocides
gametocyst
gametocytes
gametoecium
gametogeneses
gametogenesis (current term)
gametogenic
gametogenous
gametogonium
gametoid
gametokinetic
gametophagia
gametophores
gametophytes
gametophytic

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