anisogamous

adjective

an·​isog·​a·​mous ˌa-(ˌ)nī-ˈsä-gə-məs How to pronounce anisogamous (audio)
: characterized by fusion of heterogamous gametes or of individuals that usually differ chiefly in size
anisogamous reproduction

Word History

First Known Use

1891, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of anisogamous was in 1891

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“Anisogamous.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/anisogamous. Accessed 19 Mar. 2024.

Medical Definition

anisogamous

adjective
an·​isog·​a·​mous ˌan-(ˌ)ī-ˈsäg-ə-məs How to pronounce anisogamous (audio)
variants also anisogamic
: characterized by fusion of heterogamous gametes or of individuals that usually differ chiefly in size
anisogamous reproduction
anisogamy noun
plural anisogamies
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