gametogenesis

gam·e·to·gen·e·sis

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [guh-mee-tuh-jen-uh-sis, gam-i-]
- /gəˌmi təˈdʒɛn ə sɪs, ˌgæm ɪ-/
- /ɡˌamɪtəʊdʒˈenɪsˌɪs/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [guh-mee-tuh-jen-uh-sis, gam-i-]
- /gəˌmi təˈdʒɛn ə sɪs, ˌgæm ɪ-/

Definitions of gametogenesis word

noun gametogenesis the development of gametes. 1
noun gametogenesis The process in which cells undergo meiosis to form gametes. 1
noun gametogenesis the formation and maturation of gametes 0
noun gametogenesis the entire process of consecutive cell divisions and differentiation by which mature eggs or sperm are developed 0
noun gametogenesis (cytology) The process by which gametes are produced. 0

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Origin of gametogenesis

First appearance:

before 1895

One of the 18% newest English words

First recorded in 1895-1900; gameto- + -genesis

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Parts of speech for Gametogenesis

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gametogenesis popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 43% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

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