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Gametocyte

Noun

Definition: A sexual precursor cell that develops into gametes (sperm or ova) in organisms undergoing sexual reproduction.

Example sentence: Scientists discovered gametocytes in the bloodstream of malaria-infected individuals, indicating the stage of the parasite life cycle responsible for transmission to mosquitoes.

Noun

Definition: A cell or organism that produces gametes.

Example sentence: In humans, male gametocytes are called spermatocytes, while female gametocytes are known as oocytes.

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