Definition of Autogamy

1. Noun. Self-fertilization in plants.

Generic synonyms: Self-fertilisation, Self-fertilization
Antonyms: Allogamy
Derivative terms: Autogamic, Autogamous

Definition of Autogamy

1. n. Self-fertilization, the fertilizing pollen being derived from the same blossom as the pistil acted upon.

Definition of Autogamy

1. fertilization of a flower by its own pollen [n -MIES]

Medical Definition of Autogamy

1. Self fertilization, common in plants and also in some ciliate protozoa where gametic nuclei from a single micronucleus subsequently fuse to form the zygote nucleus. (02 Jan 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Autogamy

autoerotism
autoerotism
autoerotisms
autoerythrocyte sensitization
autoerythrocyte sensitization syndrome
autofecundation
autofluorescence
autofluoroscope
autofocus
autofocuses
autogamic
autogamies
autogamous
autogamous
autogamy (current term)
autogamy (current term)
autogeneic graft
autogenesis
autogenesis
autogenetic
autogenetic
autogenic
autogenics
autogenic therapy
autogenic training
autogenic training
autogenies
autogenous
autogenous
autogenously

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