ovism

/ˈoʊvɪzəm/

Definitions

1. noun

the theory that an egg cell is the primary reproductive cell in plants and animals, and that the sperm cell plays a relatively minor role in fertilization.

“The biologist’s research supported ovism, a theory that has been debated in the scientific community for centuries.”

Synonyms

  • egyism
  • oogeny

Antonyms

  • andricism
  • spermism