noun ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   The process by which gametes are produced. uncountable
2. 2
   the development and maturation of sex cells through meiosis wordnet

Synonyms

All synonyms

gametogenyoogenesis

Etymology

From gameto- + -genesis.

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