germline

noun

Meaning

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

Etymology / origin

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Related words

germ plasm(English)germoplasm(English)gynogen(English)germ-plasm(English)gene pool(English)germen(English)plasmon(English)genetic material(English)

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