Definition of Gonotheca

1. n. A capsule developed on certain hydroids (Thecaphora), inclosing the blastostyle upon which the medusoid buds or gonophores are developed; -- called also gonangium, and teleophore. See Hydroidea, and Illust. of Campanularian.

Definition of Gonotheca

1. Noun. (biology) the protective covering of a gonangium ¹

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Medical Definition of Gonotheca

1. Origin: NL, fr. Gr. Offspring + box. A capsule developed on certain hydroids (Thecaphora), inclosing the blastostyle upon which the medusoid buds or gonophores are developed. Synonym: gonangium, and teleophore. See Hydroidea, and Illust. Of Campanularian. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Gonotheca

gonorrheal
gonorrheas
gonorrheic
gonorrhoeal
gonorrhoeal arthritis
gonorrhoeal conjunctivitis
gonorrhoeal ophthalmia
gonorrhoeal rheumatism
gonorrhoeal salpingitis
gonorrhoeal urethritis
gonorrhoeic
gonorrhϾ
gonosome
gonosomes
gonotheca (current term)
gonotoxaemia
gonotoxin
gonozooids
gons
gonycampsis
gonydial
gonyerite
gonys
gonyses
gonzo
gonzo journalism
gonzos

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