germline

English

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

Etymology

Compound from English germ + English line (figure, stated positions of a political religious group).

Origin

English

line

Gloss

figure, stated positions of a political religious group

Kanji

姿

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