germ cell
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sex cell
a sperm or an oocyte.
Synonym(s): germ cell
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germ cell
n.
An ovum or a sperm cell or one of its developmental precursors.
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sex cell
(seks sel)A sperm or an oocyte.
Synonym(s): germ cell.
Synonym(s): germ cell.
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germ cell
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Germ cell
One of the cells that ordinarily develop into eggs or sperm (also sperm and eggs).
Mentioned in: Choriocarcinoma
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sex cell
(seks sel)Sperm or oocyte.
Synonym(s): germ cell.
Synonym(s): germ cell.
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