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Gametogenesis

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Gametogenesis is the phase of sexual reproduction in which certain cells of a female or male individual (parent) are transformed into specialized reproductive cells (gametes) that will initiate development of a progeny individual (offspring) upon fertilization. [ ]

Term info

Label

Gametogenesis

Synonyms
  • Gametogenesis
Legacy Concept Name

Gametogenesis

Preferred Name

Gametogenesis

Semantic Type

Cell Function

UMLS CUI

C0017001

code

C16599