GONOCYTE Meaning and
Definition
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Gonocyte is a term primarily used in the field of developmental biology and reproductive medicine to refer to a specific type of germ cell that is present in early stages of embryonic development. More specifically, gonocytes are the precursors of both sperm cells in males and ova (eggs) in females.
During early fetal development, gonocytes are derived from primordial germ cells, which originate from the yolk sac and migrate to the developing gonads. Once they reach the gonads, gonocytes undergo further development and differentiation to ultimately give rise to mature germ cells. In males, they differentiate into spermatozoa, while in females, they develop into ova.
Gonocytes play a crucial role in the establishment of the germ cell line and the next generation's reproductive potential. As they develop, they proliferate and undergo changes in gene expression that lead to the acquisition of characteristics necessary for their specific sexual differentiation process.
In addition to their role in gamete formation, gonocytes also serve as a critical target for the effects of environmental factors, such as toxicants, radiation, and hormonal disturbances. Any disruption in the development, migration, proliferation, or differentiation of gonocytes can potentially lead to abnormalities in sexual development, fertility issues, or the development of certain reproductive disorders.
Understanding the biology and development of gonocytes is essential for reproductive medicine, fertility preservation techniques, and the study of reproductive disorders. By studying gonocytes, researchers aim to gain insights into the underlying mechanisms of reproductive health and identify potential interventions for various infertility or reproductive health issues.
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1. A primitive reproductive cell. 2. Lymphoidocyte, myeloblast.
A practical medical dictionary. By Stedman, Thomas Lathrop. Published 1920.
Common Misspellings for GONOCYTE
- gonocite
- fonocyte
- vonocyte
- bonocyte
- honocyte
- yonocyte
- tonocyte
- ginocyte
- gknocyte
- glnocyte
- gpnocyte
- g0nocyte
- g9nocyte
- gobocyte
- gomocyte
- gojocyte
- gohocyte
- gonicyte
- gonkcyte
- gonlcyte
Etymology of GONOCYTE
The word "gonocyte" is formed from the combination of two roots: "gon-" and "-cyte".
The root "gon-" comes from the Greek word "gonos", meaning "offspring" or "seed". It is commonly used to refer to reproductive organs or cells. This is the same root found in words like "gonad" (reproductive gland) and "gonorrhea" (a sexually transmitted infection).
The suffix "-cyte" also comes from Greek, derived from the word "kytos", which means "a hollow or cell". It is used to describe various types of cells. In this case, "gonocyte" refers to a reproductive cell or germ cell that gives rise to gametes (sperm or egg cells).
Similar spelling words for GONOCYTE
- gainside,
- Quonset,
- keenest,
- consute,
- Concite,
- coenocyte,
- gainstay,
- khanzada,
- conest,
- Const.,
- gunsight,
- ‘Gainst,
- consett,
- CNSWTU,
- gooniest,
- Gainsaid,
- Const.Ap.,
- Caoncito,
- kinest,
- goniosight,
- gunsite,
- const-correctness,
- CONACYT,
- CONICET-UNR,
- Gonozooid,
- canwest,
- queeniest,
- kensit,
- canesta,
- gansito,
- cognized,
- kunisada,
- coenosite,
- CANSDI,
- canasta,
- CONICET,
- 'gainst,
- cnst.,
- gainst,
- CNUSD,
- Kyanized,
- coinosite,
- canoeist,
- kunst,
- ginniest,
- conocido,
- Concetta,
- CNZED,
- gainesite,
- cognised,
- conceit,
- Concetto,
- CNESST,
- const,
- Concetti,
- coincide,
- Self-conceit,
- consuta,
- gunst,
- cognosced,
- canisteo,
- kinst,
- Kenezite,
- kenizzite,
- Consid,
- CONCYT,
- kenesset,
- CONASTA,
- gynocide,
- kainosite,
- quinsied,
- un-canniest,
- Canicida,
- canicide,
- coinicide,
- concede,
- conceity,
- gainest,
- kunzite,
- kensett,
- canniest,
- canst,
- kenhsuite,
- kienast,
- gonocide,
- kyanised,
- canasite,
- caniest,
- conicity,
- CJNSt,
- queenside,
- Ginista,
- Konsta,
- re-cognized,
- GHNSD,
- concedo.
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