"homogametic" meaning in English

See homogametic in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Adjective

Etymology: homo- + gametic Etymology templates: {{prefix|en|homo|gametic}} homo- + gametic Head templates: {{en-adj|-}} homogametic (not comparable)
  1. (biology) That produces, or contains, only one type of sex chromosome. Wikipedia link: Homogametic sex Tags: not-comparable Categories (topical): Biology
    Sense id: en-homogametic-en-adj-o0Bm1YIz Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, English terms prefixed with homo- Topics: biology, natural-sciences

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