təˈdʒɛn noun Biology.
the development of gametes.
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gametogenesis or gametogeny (ˌɡæmɪtəʊˈdʒɛnɪsɪs, ˌɡæmɪˈtɒdʒɪnɪ) ![[Click for IPA pronunciation guide]](http://static.sfdict.com/dictstatic/g/d/dictionary_questionbutton_default.gif) | |
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| spermatogenesis See also oogenesis the formation and maturation of gametes | |
| gametogeny or gametogeny | |
| —n | |
| gameto'genic or gametogeny | |
| —adj | |
| game'togenous or gametogeny | |
| —adj | |
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Gametogenesis
has a plethora of syllables.
So is cyclotrimethylenetrinitramine. Does it mean:
| (used as a nonsense word by children to express approval or to represent the longest word in English.) |
| a white, crystalline, water-insoluble, powerful high explosive, C3H6N6O6, used chiefly in bombs and shells. |
American Heritage
Medical Dictionary
gametogenesis ga·me·to·gen·e·sis (gə-mē'tə-jěn'ĭ-sĭs)
n.
The formation and the development of gametes.
ga·me'to·gen'ic or gam'e·tog'e·nous (gām'ĭ-tŏj'ə-nəs) adj.
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Science Dictionary
gametogenesis  (gə-mē'tə-jěn'ĭ-sĭs) Pronunciation Key
The formation or production of gametes. In most multicellular organisms, gametogenesis takes place by meiosis. |
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