gamete |
| noun
- (cytology) A reproductive cell (male or female) that has only half the usual number of chromosomes.
| | gametocyte |
| noun (plural gametocytes)
- (cytology) A diploid germ cell that divides by meiosis into a gamete. Male gametocytes are called spermatocytes, and female gametocytes are called oocytes.
| germ cell |
| noun
- (cytology) A cell that is part of the germ line, a gametocyte, an ovum or a sperm cell.
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