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homogametic

[ hoh-moh-guh-met-ik, hom-oh- ]

adjective

, Genetics.
  1. producing only one type of gamete with respect to sex chromosomes.

homogametic

/ ˌhəʊməɡəˈmɛtɪk /

adjective

  1. genetics denoting the sex that possesses two similar sex chromosomes. In humans and many other mammals it is the female sex, possessing two X-chromosomes Compare heterogametic
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Word History and Origins

Origin of homogametic1

1905–10; homo- + gametic ( def )

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Homo floresiensishomogamous

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