telogonic

English dictionary entry

Meanings

adj
  1. Referring to nematodes in which new germ cells originate only at the distal end of the gonad.

Pronunciation

/tɛl.əʊˈɡɒn.ɪk/ /tɛl.əˈɡɒn.ɪk/ /ˌtɛl.əˈɡɑn.ɪk/

Word forms

telogonic

Etymology

From Ancient Greek τέλος (télos, “degree of completion, end; telo-”) + Ancient Greek γόνος (gónos, “offspring; seed, genitals”) + -ic.

Related words

Telogonia
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