English Explanatory Dictionary

germline

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. Those cells of an individual that have genetic material that could be passed to offspring; the source of gametes.

Word forms

germline germlines

Etymology

From germ + line.

Derived words

germlineless nongermline
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