macrogamete

See also: macrogamète

English

Etymology

From macro- +‎ gamete.

Noun

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

Translations

Italian

Etymology

From macro- +‎ gamete.

Noun

macrogamete m (plural macrogameti)

  1. (cytology) macrogamete
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