The nonmotile female sex cell of the malarial parasite (Plasmodium) and other single-celled animals. The macrogamete is similar to the ovum of higher animal groups and larger than the male sex cell.
A cell that undergoes meiosis to form mature female sex cells (macrogametes) of the malarial parasite (Plasmodium). Macrogametocytes are found in the blood of man but must be ingested by a mosquito before developing into macrogametes.
A large immobile reproductive cell formed in certain protozoa and simple plants. It corresponds to the ovum in higher forms.