oophoron

English

Etymology

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

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /oʊˈɒfəɹɒn/

Noun

oophoron (plural oophorons)

  1. (medicine) Synonym of ovary.

Derived terms

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