gonotome

/ɡɒnɒtəʊm/

Definitions

1. noun

A cell in the ovary of certain invertebrates, such as some species of starfish and sea urchins, which is involved in the production of gametes.

“The gonotome of the starfish was observed to be a crucial part of its reproductive cycle.”

Synonyms

  • germ cell
  • oogeny cell

Antonyms

  • infertile cell
  • sterile cell