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oophoron

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Etymology

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Learned borrowing from Ancient Greek ᾠοφόρον (ōiophóron, “egg-bearer”), neuter of ᾠοφόρος (ōiophóros, “egg-bearing”). By surface analysis, oo- +‎ -phore + -on.

Noun

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oophoron

  1. (medicine) Synonym of ovary

Derived terms

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