Definition of Gametophyte

1. Noun. The gamete-bearing individual or phase in the life cycle of a plant having alternation of generations.

Generic synonyms: Flora, Plant, Plant Life
Specialized synonyms: Megagametophyte, Microgametophyte

Definition of Gametophyte

1. n. In the alternation of generations in plants, that generation or phase which bears sex organs. In the lower plants, as the algæ, the gametophyte is the conspicuous part of the plant body; in mosses it is the so-called moss plant; in ferns it is reduced to a small, early perishing body; and in seed plants it is usually microscopic or rudimentary.

Definition of Gametophyte

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Medical Definition of Gametophyte

1. A plant, or phase of a plant's life cycle, that bears gametes. (09 Oct 1997)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Gametophyte

gametoecium
gametogeneses
gametogenesis
gametogenesis
gametogenic
gametogenous
gametogonia
gametogony
gametoid
gametokinetic
gametokinetic hormone
gametophagia
gametophore
gametophores
gametophyte (current term)
gametophyte (current term)
gametophytes
gametophytic
gamey
game bird
game equipment
game fish
game fowl
game fowl
game law
game license
game misconduct
game of chance
game plan
game room

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