Definition of Macrospore

1. Noun. Larger of the two types of spore produced in heterosporous plants; develops in ovule into a female gametophyte.

Exact synonyms: Megaspore
Generic synonyms: Spore

Definition of Macrospore

1. n. One of the specially large spores of certain flowerless plants, as Selaginella, etc.

Medical Definition of Macrospore

1. One of the specially large spores of certain flowerless plants, as Selaginella, etc. Origin: Macro- + spore. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Macrospore

macroscopical
macroscopical
macroscopically
macroscopic anatomy
macroscopic anatomy
macroscopic sphincter
macroscopy
macrosigmoid
macrosis
macrosmatic
macrosomia
macrosplanchnic
macrosporangium
macrosporangium
macrospore (current term)
macrospore (current term)
macrosporic
macrostate
macrostereognosis
macrostomia
macrostructural
macrostructure
macrostructures
macrotetralide synthase
macrotetrolide synthase
Macrothelypteris
macrotia
Macrotis
Macrotis lagotis
macrotome

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