physogastry

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. An enlargement of the abdomen in certain insects, especially in termite queens.

Word forms

physogastry

Etymology

From physo- + Ancient Greek γαστήρ (gastḗr, “belly”) + -y.

Related words

physogastric physogastrism
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