-gonium

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English

Etymology

From Ancient Greek γονή (gonḗ, engendering) +‎ -ium (structure).

Pronunciation

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-gonium (plural -gonia)

  1. (biology, mycology) A reproductive structure of some organisms
    1. Relating to such a structure
  2. (biology) An immature cell that will develop into a reproductive one

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