Gametogenesis

Introduction: Gametogenesis

Description of Gametogenesis

Gametogenesis: The process of formation and development of gametes. [gameto- + G. genesis, production]
Source: Stedman's Medical Spellchecker, © 2006 Lippincott Williams & Wilkins. All rights reserved.

Gametogenesis: process of germ cell development from the primordial germ cells to the mature haploid gametes.
Source: CRISP

Gametogenesis: The process of germ cell development from the primordial germ cells to the mature haploid gametes: ova in the female (OOGENESIS) or sperm in the male (SPERMATOGENESIS).
Source: MeSH 2007

Terms associated with Gametogenesis:

More specific terms for Gametogenesis:

• Oogenesis
• Spermatogenesis

Source - MeSH 2007

• oogenesis
• spermatogenesis

Source - CRISP

Broader terms for Gametogenesis

• Cell Differentiation
• Reproduction

Source - MeSH 2007

• fertility

Source - CRISP

Hierarchical classifications of Gametogenesis

The following list attempts to classify Gametogenesis into categories where each line is subset of the next.

MeSH 2007 Hierarchy:

• Biological Phenomena, Cell Phenomena, and Immunity
  • Cell Physiology
    • Cell Differentiation
      • Gametogenesis

MeSH 2007 Hierarchy

• Physiological Processes
  • Cell Physiology
    • Cell Differentiation
      • Gametogenesis

MeSH 2007 Hierarchy

• Reproductive and Urinary Physiology
  • Reproduction
    • Gametogenesis

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