Androgonial

/ˌændrəˈɡoʊniəl/ adjective

Definition

Relating to androgonia or the development and differentiation of male germ cells.

Etymology

From 'androgonia' + '-al' (adjective suffix). A specialized term in embryology and reproductive medicine to describe cells and processes in male development.

Kelly Says

When a cell is androgonial, it's in the process of becoming part of your sperm-making system—these cells are basically committed to manufacturing copies of DNA for the next generation.

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