isogamy

[ ahy-sog-uh-mee ]

/ aɪˈsɒg ə mi /

noun Biology.

the fusion of two gametes of similar form, as in certain algae.

Origin of isogamy

First recorded in 1890–95; iso- + -gamy

Words nearby isogamy

isoerythrolysis, isoflavone, isoflurane, isogamete, isogamous, isogamy, isogeneic, isogeneic graft, isogeneic homograft, isogenesis, isogenous

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Example sentences from the Web for isogamy

The gametes show every gradation from complete similarity (isogamy) to a condition like that of Cutleria.
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British Dictionary definitions for isogamy

isogamy

/ (aɪˈsɒɡəmɪ) /

noun

(in some algae and fungi) sexual fusion of gametes of similar size and formCompare heterogamy (def. 1)

Derived forms of isogamy

isogamous, adjective

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Medical definitions for isogamy

isogamy

[ ī-sŏg′ə-mē ]

n.

Conjugation between gametes of equal size and structure, or between individual cells alike in all respects.

Other words from isogamy

i•sog′a•mous adj.

Scientific definitions for isogamy

isogamy

[ ī-sŏg′ə-mē ]

A reproductive system characterized by the fusion of gametes (called isogametes) that are not distinguished in size or structure. Isogamy is found in some algae and other protist groups. Compare heterogamy.

Other words from isogamy

isogamous adjective

单词	isogamy
释义	isogamy [ ahy-sog-uh-mee ] / aɪˈsɒg ə mi / noun Biology. the fusion of two gametes of similar form, as in certain algae. Origin of isogamy First recorded in 1890–95; iso- + -gamy Words nearby isogamy isoerythrolysis, isoflavone, isoflurane, isogamete, isogamous, isogamy, isogeneic, isogeneic graft, isogeneic homograft, isogenesis, isogenous Dictionary.com UnabridgedBased on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2020 Example sentences from the Web for isogamy The gametes show every gradation from complete similarity (isogamy) to a condition like that of Cutleria. The New Gresham Encyclopedia\|Various British Dictionary definitions for isogamy isogamy / (aɪˈsɒɡəmɪ) / noun (in some algae and fungi) sexual fusion of gametes of similar size and formCompare heterogamy (def. 1) Derived forms of isogamy isogamous, adjective Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012 Medical definitions for isogamy isogamy [ ī-sŏg′ə-mē ] n. Conjugation between gametes of equal size and structure, or between individual cells alike in all respects. Other words from isogamy i•sog′a•mous adj. The American Heritage® Stedman's Medical Dictionary Copyright © 2002, 2001, 1995 by Houghton Mifflin Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Company. Scientific definitions for isogamy isogamy [ ī-sŏg′ə-mē ] A reproductive system characterized by the fusion of gametes (called isogametes) that are not distinguished in size or structure. Isogamy is found in some algae and other protist groups. Compare heterogamy. Other words from isogamy isogamous adjective The American Heritage® Science Dictionary Copyright © 2011. Published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. All rights reserved.
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