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macrogamete

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See also: macrogamète

English

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Etymology

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From macro- +‎ gamete.

Noun

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macrogamete (plural macrogametes)

  1. (cytology) The larger of a pair of anisogamous, conjugating gametes; the female ovule in plants or ovum for animals.
    Synonym: megagamete
    Antonym: microgamete

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Italian

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Etymology

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From macro- +‎ gamete.

Noun

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macrogamete m (plural macrogameti)

  1. (cytology) macrogamete