germogen
germogen · germogens
A polynuclear mass of protoplasm, not divided into separate cells, from which certain…A polynuclear mass of protoplasm, not divided into separate cells, from which certain ova are developed.
Meaning
2 sensesA polynuclear mass of protoplasm, not divided into separate cells, from which certain ova are developed.
The primitive cell in certain embryonic forms.
Origin
From germ + -o- + -gen.From germ + -o- + -gen.
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