1 opisthogoneate | Definition of opisthogoneate

opisthogoneate

adjective
opis·​tho·​go·​ne·​ate | \ -ˌāt\

Definition of opisthogoneate

1 : having the genital opening near the hind end of the body distinguished from progoneate
2 [ New Latin Opisthogoneata ] : of or relating to the Opisthogoneata

History and Etymology for opisthogoneate

opisth- + Greek gonē + English -ate

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