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NALT Full

Preferred term

gametogenesis

Type

Topic

Definition

The process of germ cell development from the primordial germ cells to the mature haploid gametes.
Source: Medical Subject Headings 2013
Type: Concept definition

Broader concept

reproduction

Narrower concepts

Related concepts

germ cells

Synonyms

gamete production
pollen grain development

In other languages

gametogénesis

Spanish

URI

https://lod.nal.usda.gov/nalt/42261

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