germogen

noun — 2 senses

germogen

noun

Etymology From germ + -o- + -gen.

1

Biology, Natural sciences A polynuclear mass of protoplasm, not divided into separate cells, from which certain ova are developed.

2

Biology, Natural sciences The primitive cell in certain embryonic forms.

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