protogenal

/prō.təˈdʒɛn.əl/

Definitions

1. noun

relating to or characteristic of the first or earliest generation of a species or a system.

“The protogenal cells in the embryo are crucial for development.”

2. adjective

relating to or characteristic of the first or earliest generation of a species or a system.

“The protogenal organisms in the ancient ecosystem were quite fascinating.”

Synonyms

  • ancestral
  • primordial

Antonyms

  • latest
  • terminal