noun
- Plural of gonocyte; cells that give rise to gametes (sperm or egg cells) during sexual reproduction; germ cells in their early developmental stage.
Usage: technical; biology; plural form
Examples
- Gonocytes migrate from the yolk sac to the developing gonads during embryonic development.
- The differentiation of gonocytes into oogonia or spermatogonia marks an important stage in gametogenesis.
- Researchers studied how gonocytes respond to hormonal signals in the developing reproductive system.
- Mutations affecting gonocyte development can lead to infertility or reproductive disorders.