maturation

The process of becoming mature.

The processes by which gametes are formed, including the reduction of chromosomes in a germ cell from the diploid number to the haploid number by meiosis.

The final differentiation processes in biological systems, such as the final ripening of a seed or the attainment of full functional capacity by a cell, a tissue, or an organ.

The process of ripening or coming to maturity; a bringing to maturity; hence, a carrying out; consummation.

In medicine, a ripening or maturing, as of an abscess; formation of pus; suppuration.

In cytology and embryology, the final stage in the development of the germcells (ovum and spermatozoön). This stage is characterized by certain changes in the chromosomes, especially a reduction in their number to one half of that of the chromosomes in the somatic or body cells.

The process of bringing, or of coming, to maturity; hence, specifically, the process of suppurating perfectly; the formation of pus or matter.

The process of becoming mature

The process of differentiation that produces the adult form of an organism