gametangium

gam·e·tan·gi·um  (gm-tnj-m)

n. pl. gam·e·tan·gi·a (-j-)

An organ or a cell in which gametes are produced.

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[gamet(o)- + Greek angeion : diminutive of angos, vessel + -ium.]

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game·tangi·al (-l) adj.

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gametangium [ˌgæmɪˈtændʒɪəm]

n pl -gia [-dʒɪə]

(Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Botany) Biology an organ or cell in which gametes are produced, esp in algae and fungi

[New Latin, from gameto- + Greek angeion vessel]

gametangial  adj

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gametangium  (gm-tnj-m)

Plural gametangia

An organ or a cell in which gametes are produced, such as those of fungi, algae, mosses, and ferns.

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Noun

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gametangium - cell or organ in which gametes develop reproductive structure - the parts of a plant involved in its reproduction