gametangium

[ gam-i-tan-jee-uhm ]

noun

, Botany.

, plural gam·e·tan·gi·a [gam-i-, tan, -jee-, uh].

1. an organ or body bearing gametes, as in mosses and liverworts.

gametangium

/ ˌɡæmɪˈtændʒɪəm /

noun

1. biology an organ or cell in which gametes are produced, esp in algae and fungi

gametangium

/ găm′ĭ-tăn′jē-əm /

, Plural gametangia

1. An organ or a cell in which gametes are produced, such as those of fungi, algae, mosses, and ferns.

Derived Forms

• ˌgameˈtangial, adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of gametangium¹

From New Latin, dating back to 1885–90; gamet-, angio-, -ium

Word History and Origins

Origin of gametangium¹

C19: New Latin, from gameto- + Greek angeion vessel