Definition of Ovoviviparous

1. Adjective. Producing living young from eggs that hatch within the body.

Category relationships: Zoological Science, Zoology
Antonyms: Oviparous, Viviparous

Definition of Ovoviviparous

1. a. Oviparous, but hatching the egg while it is within the body, as some fishes and reptiles.

Definition of Ovoviviparous

1. Adjective. Of or pertaining to such kind of animals such as some reptiles whose eggs hatch inside their body ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Ovoviviparous

1. [adj]

Medical Definition of Ovoviviparous

1. Oviparous, but hatching the egg while it is within the body, as some fishes and reptiles. Origin: Ovum + viviparous: cf. F. Ovovivipare. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Ovoviviparous

ovolos
ovomucin
ovomucoid
ovonic
ovonics
ovoplasm
ovoplasma
ovoprotogen
ovosiston
ovotestes
ovotransferrin
ovovitellin
ovoviviparity
ovoviviparous (current term)
ovoviviparously
ovular
ovular membrane
ovular transmigration
ovulary
ovulate
ovulated
ovulates
ovulating
ovulation detection
ovulation induction
ovulation inhibitor
ovulation method

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