oophoron

/oʊˈɒfərɒn/

Definitions

1. noun

A type of gonad found in some invertebrates, such as certain species of worms, particularly those of the phylum Nematoda.

“The researcher studied the oophoron of a nematode worm to better understand its reproductive system.”

Synonyms

  • gonad
  • ovary

Antonyms

  • testis
  • vas deferens