gonium

[ goh-nee-uhm ]

noun,plural go·ni·a [goh-nee-uh]. /ˈgoʊ ni ə/. Cell Biology.
  1. the germ cell during the phase marked by mitosis.

Origin of gonium

1
From New Latin; see origin at gon-, -ium

Other definitions for -gonium (2 of 2)

-gonium

  1. a combining form of gonium: archegonium.

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British Dictionary definitions for -gonium

-gonium

n combining form
  1. indicating a seed or reproductive cell: archegonium

Origin of -gonium

1
from New Latin gonium, from Greek gonos seed

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