Definition of Anisogamy

1. Noun. (biology) reproduction by the union or fusion of two differing gametes (especially differing in size).

Category relationships: Biological Science, Biology
Generic synonyms: Amphimixis, Sexual Reproduction
Derivative terms: Anisogamous

Definition of Anisogamy

1. [n -MIES]

Medical Definition of Anisogamy

1. A condition where the gametes of a species have different sizes. In general, the smaller, more mobile gamete is male and the larger one which is packed with food and other things to give the potential zygote a good start (and is less mobile as a result) is the female. The principle behind anisogamy is a division of the labour necessary for two gametes to unite and successfully develop. (09 Oct 1997)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Anisogamy

aniso-
anisoaccommodation
anisochromasia
anisochromatic
anisocoria
anisocytosis
anisodactylous
anisodactyls
anisodactyly
anisogamete
anisogametic
anisogamic
anisogamies
anisogamous
anisogamy (current term)
anisogamy (current term)
anisognathous
anisokaryosis
anisole
anisole
anisoles
anisoles
anisomastia
anisomelia
anisomeric
anisomerous
anisometric
anisometropia
anisometropia
anisometropias

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