gonocyte

/ɡoʊˈnaɪsɪt/

Definitions

1. noun

A type of germ cell found in the testes during fetal development that differentiates into sperm cells.

“Research has shown that the gonocytes play a crucial role in the development of male reproductive cells.”

Synonyms

  • germ cell
  • spermatogonium

Antonyms

  • somatic cell