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Definition of Germ line

Medically reviewed by Dr. Otari Nergadze, Neurosurgeon | Updated: January 2026

Germ line: 1. The sequence of cells which develop into eggs and sperm. 2. Inherited material that comes from the eggs or sperm and is passed on to offspring.