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autogamy

noun
au路​tog路​a路​my | \ 券-藞t盲-g蓹-m膿 How to pronounce autogamy (audio) \

Definition of autogamy

: self-fertilization: such as
a : pollination of a flower by its own pollen
b : conjugation of two sister cells or sister nuclei of protozoans or fungi

Other Words from autogamy

autogamous \ -​m蓹s How to pronounce autogamous (audio) \ adjective

First Known Use of autogamy

1877, in the meaning defined above

History and Etymology for autogamy

International Scientific Vocabulary

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autogamy

noun
au路​tog路​a路​my | \ 券-藞t盲g-蓹-m膿 How to pronounce autogamy (audio) \
plural autogamies

Medical Definition of autogamy

: self-fertilization especially : conjugation of two sister cells or sister nuclei of protozoans or fungi

Other Words from autogamy

autogamous \ -​m蓹s How to pronounce autogamous (audio) \ adjective

More from Merriam-Webster on autogamy

Britannica.com: Encyclopedia article about autogamy