Definition of Orthogamy

1. n. Direct fertilization in plants, as when the pollen fertilizing the ovules comes from the stamens of the same blossom; -- opposed to heterogamy.

Definition of Orthogamy

1. Noun. (botany) fertilization of the ovules of a plant by pollen from the same plant ¹

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Medical Definition of Orthogamy

1. Direct fertilization in plants, as when the pollen fertilizing the ovules comes from the stamens of the same blossom; opposed to heterogamy. Origin: Ortho- + Gr. Marriage. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Orthogamy

orthoepists
orthoepy
orthoericssonite
orthoester
orthoesters
orthoexciton
orthoexcitons
orthoferrite
orthoferrites
orthoferrosilite
orthoferrosilites
orthoform
orthoformate
orthoformates
orthogamous
orthogamy (current term)
orthogeneses
orthogenesis
orthogenetic
orthogenic
orthogenics
orthogeriatric
orthoglycaemic glycosuria
orthognathia
orthognathic
orthognathic surgery
orthognathism
orthognathous
orthogneiss
orthogneisses

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