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gamete
Noun
pl: gametes
This term describes the specialized reproductive cells that carry a single set of chromosomes. It is used primarily in biological and medical contexts to distinguish these haploid cells from diploid somatic cells, which make up the rest of the body. In a technical sense, the word encompasses both male and female reproductive cells regardless of the species. It emphasizes the functional role of the cell as a vehicle for genetic transmission during the process of fertilization.