SINCE 1828
anisogamous
adjective
an·isog·a·mous
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Definition of anisogamous
: characterized by fusion of heterogamous gametes or of individuals that usually differ chiefly in size
anisogamous reproduction
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anisogamy
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noun
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anisogamous
adjective
an·isog·a·mous
| \ ˌan-(ˌ)ī-ˈsäg-ə-məs
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variants:
also anisogamic \ -ˌī-sə-ˈgam-ik
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Medical Definition of anisogamous
: characterized by fusion of heterogamous gametes or of individuals that usually differ chiefly in size
anisogamous reproduction
Other Words from anisogamous
anisogamy
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noun,
plural anisogamies
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noun,
plural anisogamies
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