ovist
ovist · ovists
Someone who believes that the complete embryo is contained preformed within the ovumSomeone who believes that the complete embryo is contained preformed within the ovum; a proponent of ovism.
/ˈəʊvɪst/
Meaning
1 senses(historical)Someone who believes that the complete embryo is contained preformed within the ovum; a proponent of ovism.
Translations
1 languagesOrigin
From Latin ōvum + -ist.From Latin ōvum + -ist.
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