gametogony

gametogony
A stage in the sexual cycle of sporozoans in which gametes are formed, often by schizogony. SYN: gametogonia, gamogony. [gameto- + G. gone, a begetting]

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gam·etog·o·ny -'täg-ə-nē n, pl -nies gamogenesis esp. of protozoans

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gam·e·tog·o·ny (gam″ə-togґə-ne) 1. in malarial plasmodia and other sporozoa, the development of merozoites into male and female gametes, which later fuse to form a zygote. Called also gamogony. 2. reproduction by means of gametes.

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