germline means those cells of an individual that have genetic material that could be passed to offspring; the source of gametes. Lexicurio rates it Sui generis — a strength score of 85 out of 100.
Etymology
From germ + line.
noun
- Those cells of an individual that have genetic material that could be passed to offspring; the source of gametes.“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.”