Gonocyte

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Gonocyte

Gonocyte (pronunciation: /ˈɡɒnəsaɪt/), is a term used in embryology and histology to describe a type of germ cell found in the developing gonad of an embryo. The term is derived from the Greek words "gonos" meaning seed and "kytos" meaning cell.

Etymology

The term "gonocyte" is derived from the Greek words "gonos" which means seed, and "kytos" which means cell. This term is used to describe a type of germ cell that is found in the developing gonad of an embryo.

Function

Gonocytes are the precursors to spermatogonia in males and oogonia in females. They are responsible for the production of gametes, which are the cells involved in sexual reproduction.

Related Terms

  • Gonad: The organ that produces gametes in an organism. In males, these are the testes and in females, the ovaries.
  • Spermatogonia: The male germ cells that originate from gonocytes and eventually give rise to sperm cells.
  • Oogonia: The female germ cells that originate from gonocytes and eventually develop into mature eggs.
  • Gametes: The cells involved in sexual reproduction. In males, these are sperm cells and in females, these are egg cells.

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