gametogenesis or gametogeny (ˌɡæmɪtəʊˈdʒɛnɪsɪs, ˌɡæmɪˈtɒdʒɪnɪ) ![]() | |
| —n | |
| spermatogenesis See also oogenesis the formation and maturation of gametes | |
| gametogeny or gametogeny | |
| —n | |
| gameto'genic or gametogeny | |
| —adj | |
| game'togenous or gametogeny | |
| —adj | |
| a stew of meat, vegetables, potatoes, etc. |
| a scrap or morsel of food left at a meal. |
gametogenesis ga·me·to·gen·e·sis (gə-mē'tə-jěn'ĭ-sĭs)
n.
The formation and the development of gametes.
| gametogenesis (gə-mē'tə-jěn'ĭ-sĭs) Pronunciation Key
The formation or production of gametes. In most multicellular organisms, gametogenesis takes place by meiosis. |