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gamete definition

gam·ete (gam′ēt, gə mēt′)

noun

a reproductive cell that is haploid and can unite with another gamete to form the cell (zygote) that develops into a new individual

Etymology: ModL gameta < Gr gametē, a wife < gamein, to marry < gamos: see gamo-

Related Forms:

  • gametic ga·met′ic (gə met′ik) adjective

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