gametogenesis

See also: gametogénesis

English

Etymology

From gameto- +‎ -genesis.

Noun

gametogenesis (uncountable)

1. (cytology) The process by which gametes are produced.

Synonyms

• oogenesis, spermatogenesis

Related terms

• gametangium
• gamete
• gametogenetic
• gametogenic
• gametogenous
• gametophyte
• gametophytic

See also

• gonad
• meiosis
• mitosis