rhombogen
noun
rhom·bo·gen
\ˈrämbəjə̇n, -ˌjen\
variants: or
rhombogene
\-ˌjēn\Definition of rhombogen
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: the form of a mesozoan of the order Dicyemida that occurs in the sexually mature host, arises from a final generation of nematogens, and gives rise to free-swimming ciliated larvae — compare infusorigen
rhombogenic
\¦rämbə¦jenik\ adjectiverhombogenous
\(ˈ)räm¦bäjənəs\ adjectiveIndulge Your Inner Word Nerd
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Origin and Etymology of rhombogen
rhomb- + -gen, -gene
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