oogamous

adjective oog·a·mous \ō-ˈä-gə-məs\

Definition of OOGAMOUS

: having or involving a small motile male gamete and a large immobile female gamete

— oog·a·my \-mē\ noun

1888

Medical Dictionary

adjective oog·a·mous \ō-ˈäg-ə-məs\

: characterized by fusion of a small actively motile male gamete and a large immobile female gamete

: having oogamous reproduction

—oog·a·my \-mē\ noun, plural oog·a·mies

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