Gamo-
1.
a combining form meaning “joined, united,” “joining, union,” used in the formation of compound words:
gamopetalous.
combining form
1.
indicating sexual union or reproduction: gamogenesis
2.
united or fused: gamopetalous
gamo- or gam-
pref.
Sexual: gamogenesis.
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[gam-uh-jen-uh-sis] /ˌgæm əˈdʒɛn ə sɪs/ noun, Biology. 1. sexual reproduction. /ˌɡæməʊˈdʒɛnɪsɪs/ noun 1. another name for sexual reproduction gamogenesis gam·o·gen·e·sis (gām’ə-jěn’ĭ-sĭs) n. The act or process of sexual reproduction.
- Gamomania
noun a passion for making odd or extravagant marriage proposals Word Origin gamo- marriage
- Gamone
/ˈɡæməʊn/ noun 1. (botany) any chemical substance secreted by a gamete that attracts another gamete during sexual reproduction
- Gamopetalous
[gam-uh-pet-l-uh s] /ˌgæm əˈpɛt l əs/ adjective, Botany. 1. having the petals united. /ˌɡæməʊˈpɛtələs/ adjective 1. (of flowers) having petals that are united or partly united, as the primrose Also sympetalous Compare polypetalous
- Gamophyllous
[gam-uh-fil-uh s] /ˌgæm əˈfɪl əs/ adjective, Botany. 1. having leaves united by their edges. /ˌɡæməʊˈfɪləs/ adjective 1. (of flowers) having united leaves or perianth segments