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gametogenesis

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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
ga·me·to·gen·e·sis (g-mt-jn-ss)
n.
The formation and the development of gametes.
ga·meto·genic, game·toge·nous (gm-tj-ns) adj.
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 [gam″ĕ-to-jen´ĕ-sis]
the development of the male and female sex cells (gametes). adj., adj gametogen´ic.
gametogenesis
the development of the male and female sex cells (gametes).
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