Germline

Quick meaning: Germline is a noun meaning Those cells of an individual that have genetic material that could be passed to offspring; the source of gametes.

Meaning

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

Example Sentences

Germline gene therapy is a controversial, complex topic; only through many open discussions of this topic by a broad spectrum of our society will we gain the wisdom needed for proper evaluation of the factors that must be considered before we complete initiation of these protocols.

Word Forms

• germlines

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include germoplasm, gynogen, germen, plasmon, autoploid, line.

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