noun
a spermatozoon or an ovum; a cell responsible for transmitting DNA to the next generation
• Syn: ↑reproductive cell, ↑germ cell
• Hypernyms: ↑cell
• Hyponyms: ↑gamete
• Part Holonyms: ↑reproductive system, ↑genital system
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a spermatozoon or an ovum; gamete.
[1885-90]
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sex cell noun
An egg cell or sperm
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Main Entry: ↑sex
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sex cell,
an egg cell or sperm cell; germ cell.
Useful english dictionary. 2012.