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gametogenesis /gam·e·to·gen·e·sis/ (gah-me″to-jen´ĕ-sis) the development of the male and female sex cells, or gametes.gametogen´ic
gametogenesis [gam′itōjen′əsis] Etymology: Gk, gamete + genein, to produce the origin and maturation of gametes, which occurs through meiosis. See also oogenesis, spermatogenesis. gametogenic, gametogenous, adj. gametogenesis the development of the male and female sex cells (gametes). How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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| What that says to me is that the ability to recognize genetic components that have gone through one type of gametogenesis [sex-cell production] or another . It is considered a limiting factor involved in estrogen synthesis and thus in physiologic functions, including female and male gametogenesis (Carreau 2001), reproduction, sex differentiation, and even bone growth. Histological evaluation of gametogenesis and organ toxicity. |
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