animalculist
animalculist · animalculists
A believer in the theory that the embryo exists preformed within the spermatozoonA believer in the theory that the embryo exists preformed within the spermatozoon; a proponent of animalculism.
/anɪˈmalkjʊlɪst/
Meaning
2 senses(historical)A believer in the theory that the embryo exists preformed within the spermatozoon; a proponent of animalculism.
(obsolete)Someone who studies animalcules.
Translations
2 languagesOrigin
From animalcule + -ist.From animalcule + -ist.
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Forms
plural: animalculists| Singular | animalculist |
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