Term Name: | ectopic germ cell programmed cell death |
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Synonyms: | programmed cell death of ectopic germ cells, programmed cell death, ectopic germ cells |
Definition: | Programmed cell death of an errant germ line cell that is outside the normal migratory path or ectopic to the gonad. This is an important mechanism of regulating germ cell survival within the embryo. |
Ontology: | GO: Biological Process [GO:0035234] QuickGO AmiGO |