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anisogamous

adjective an·isog·a·mous \ ˌa-(ˌ)nī-ˈsä-gə-məs \

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

play \-(ˌ)nī-ˈsä-gə-mē\ noun

First Known Use of anisogamous

1891

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anisogamous

adjective an·isog·a·mous \ ˌan-(ˌ)ī-ˈsäg-ə-məs \
variants: also anisogamic play \-ˌī-sə-ˈgam-ik\

medical Definition of anisogamous

: characterized by fusion of heterogamous gametes or of individuals that usually differ chiefly in size
  • anisogamous reproduction
—

anisogamy

play \-(ˌ)ī-ˈsäg-ə-mē\ noun, plural anisogamies

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