maturation

mat·u·ra·tion   (māch'ə-rā'shən)    n.   The process of becoming mature. Biology The processes by which gametes are formed, including the reduction of chromosomes in a germ cell from the diploid number to the haploid number by meiosis. The final differentiation processes in biological systems, such as the final ripening of a seed or the attainment of full functional capacity by a cell, a tissue, or an organ. mat'u·ra'tion·al adj.

Maturation

Mat`u*ra"tion\, n. [L. maturatio a hastening: cf. F. maturation.] The process of bringing, or of coming, to maturity; hence, specifically, the process of suppurating perfectly; the formation of pus or matter.

Main Entry: mat·u·ra·tion
Pronunciation: "mach-&-'rA-sh&n
Function: noun
1 a : the process of becoming mature b : the emergence of personal and behavioral characteristics through growth processes c : the final stages of differentiation of cells, tissues, or organs d : the achievement of intellectual or emotional maturity
2 a : the entire process by which diploid gamete-producing cells are transformed into haploid gametes that includes bothmeiosis and physiological and structural changes fitting the gamete for its future role b : SPERMIOGENESIS2 —ma·tur·a·tive /m&-'t(y)ur-&t-iv/ adjective

maturation mat·u·ra·tion (māch'ə-rā'shən)
n.

1. The process of becoming mature.
2. Production or discharge of pus.
3. The processes by which gametes are formed, including the reduction of chromosomes in a germ cell from the diploid number to the haploid number by meiosis.
4. The final differentiation processes in biological systems, such as the attainment of total functional capability by a cell, a tissue, or an organ.

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mat'u·ra'tion·al adj.