Gamogenetical

/ɡæmoʊdʒəˈnɛtɪkəl/ adjective

Definition

An archaic or variant form of gamogenetic; relating to the genesis of sexual reproductive cells.

Etymology

From 'gamogenesis' + '-ical' suffix. Older variant of the more common '-ic' form, largely superseded in modern scientific usage.

Kelly Says

This word shows how scientific terminology evolves—older biologists preferred '-ical' endings, but modern scientists found '-ic' shorter and more practical.

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