anisogamy

[ an-ahy-sog-uh-mee ]
/ ˌæn aɪˈsɒg ə mi /

noun Biology.

the union of anisogametes.

Origin of anisogamy

First recorded in 1890–95; aniso- + -gamy

Words nearby anisogamy

anisodactyl, anisodactylous, anisodactyly, anisogamete, anisogamous, anisogamy, anisognathous, anisokaryosis, anisole, anisomastia, anisomelia

British Dictionary definitions for anisogamy

anisogamy
/ (ˌænaɪˈsɒɡəmɪ) /

noun

a type of sexual reproduction in which the gametes are dissimilar, either in size alone or in size and form

Derived forms of anisogamy

anisogamous, adjective

Medical definitions for anisogamy

anisogamy
[ ăn′ī-sŏg′ə-mē ]

n.

A union between two gametes that differ in size or form.

Other words from anisogamy

an′i•so•gam′ic (-sə-găm′ĭk) adj.