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Germ cell

Gamete. As often used in pathology, one of the diploid cells from which these may arise; for example, a germ cell tumor mimics the cells from which sperms and eggs arise. The future germ cells enter the embryo by a curious route and may also be called germ cells.
Dr. Ed Friedlander
Dr. Ed Friedlanderreviewed this
Pathology 45 years experience
How long it usually lasts:

Chronic (lasts years to lifelong)

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