macrogamete

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mac·ro·gam·ete

(măk′rō-găm′ēt, -gə-mēt′)

The larger of two conjugating gametes in an anisogamous organism. Also called megagamete.

(ˌmækrəʊˈɡæmiːt) or

(Microbiology) the larger and apparently female of two gametes in conjugating protozoans. Compare microgamete

(ˌmæk roʊˈgæm it, -gəˈmit)

n.

the larger cell, considered as the female, in the reproduction by conjugation of unlike gametes.

[1895–1900]

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