gametogenesis

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noun

The process by which gametes are produced.

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gametogeny
OriginAncient Greek γένεσῐς (génesĭs) ← Proto-Hellenic *génetis ← Proto-Indo-European *ǵénh₁tis →
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Meanings

noungametogenesis (uncountable)
  1. uncountablebiologyThe process by which gametes are produced.

    Synonyms: gametogeny

Synonyms & antonyms

nounThe process by which gametes are produced.

Similar
gametogeny
Also see
gametogeny

Origin

  1. Englishgameto-
  2. Proto-Indo-European*ǵenh₁-
  3. Proto-Indo-European*ǵénh₁tis
  4. Proto-Hellenic*génetis
  5. Ancient Greekγένεσῐς (génesĭs)
  6. Englishgametogenesis

From gameto- + -genesis.

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APA

gametogenesis. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 2, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/gametogenesis

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“gametogenesis.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/gametogenesis. Accessed November 2, 2026.

Chicago

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