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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)

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