Gonoblastic

/ɡoʊnəˈblæstɪk/ adjective

Definition

Relating to or characterized by the development and formation of reproductive organs or structures through cell budding.

Etymology

Adjective form of gonoblast, adding the suffix '-ic' to create the descriptive form used in scientific writing about marine development.

Kelly Says

This technical adjective is pure scientific word-building—take a biological concept (gonoblast), add '-ic,' and suddenly you can describe entire developmental processes in one word.

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