gamete

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/ˈɡæmiːt/ English

Definitions

noun

A reproductive cell (sperm in males or eggs in females), having only half of a complete set of chromosomes.

Related words

Synonyms

sex cell sperm ovum microgamete sperm cell gametocyte spermatozoon spermatocyte germ cell spermatozoön agamete spermatid oocyte demicytoplast gonocyte macrogamete

Associated

zygote gametes haploid fertilization meiosis diploid chromosomes motile

Rhymes

conceit sweet obsolete replete effete complete concrete bittersweet heat deceit

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