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Definition of Germ cell
1. Noun. A spermatozoon or an ovum; a cell responsible for transmitting DNA to the next generation.
Exact synonyms: Reproductive Cell, Sex Cell
Generic synonyms: Cell
Specialized synonyms: Gamete
Group relationships: Genital System, Reproductive System
Generic synonyms: Cell
Specialized synonyms: Gamete
Group relationships: Genital System, Reproductive System
Definition of Germ cell
1. Noun. (cytology) A cell that is part of the germ line: a gametocyte, an ovum or a sperm cell. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Medical Definition of Germ cell
1. Cell specialised to produce haploid gametes. The germ cell line is often formed very early in embryonic development. This entry appears with permission from the Dictionary of Cell and Molecular Biology (11 Mar 2008)
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