"heterogametic" meaning in All languages combined

See heterogametic on Wiktionary

Adjective [English]

Head templates: {{en-adj|?}} heterogametic
  1. (biology) That produces heterogametes Categories (topical): Biology
    Sense id: en-heterogametic-en-adj-GhthkPkL Topics: biology, natural-sciences
  2. (biology) That produces different forms of the same gamete e.g. spermatozoa containing either an X- or a Y-chromosome Categories (topical): Biology
    Sense id: en-heterogametic-en-adj-zYwIht4K Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Disambiguation of English entries with incorrect language header: 45 55 Topics: biology, natural-sciences

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