ga·me·to·cyte (g -m  t-s t )n. A cell from which gametes develop by meiotic division, especially a spermatocyte or an oocyte. |
gametocyte [gəˈmiːtəʊˌsaɪt]
n
(Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Biology) an animal or plant cell that develops into gametes by meiosis See also oocyte, spermatocyte
| gametocyte (g-mt-st) A cell from which gametes develop by meiosis. Oocytes and spermatocytes are gametocytes. |
ThesaurusLegend: Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
| Noun | 1. | gametocyte - an immature animal or plant cell that develops into a gamete by meiosis cell - (biology) the basic structural and functional unit of all organisms; they may exist as independent units of life (as in monads) or may form colonies or tissues as in higher plants and animals oocyte - a female gametocyte that develops into an ovum after two meiotic divisions spermatocyte - a male gametocyte that develops into four spermatids |
Want to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit the webmaster's page for free fun content.
| ?Page tools | ||
|---|---|---|
|