anisogamous

adjective

an·​isog·​a·​mous ˌa-(ˌ)nī-ˈsä-gə-məs 

: characterized by fusion of heterogamous gametes or of individuals that usually differ chiefly in size

anisogamous reproduction

anisogamy

ˌa-(ˌ)nī-ˈsä-gə-mē 

noun

Word History

First Known Use

1891, in the meaning defined above

Medical Definition

anisogamous

adjective

an·​isog·​a·​mous ˌan-(ˌ)ī-ˈsäg-ə-məs 

variants also anisogamic

-ˌī-sə-ˈgam-ik 

: characterized by fusion of heterogamous gametes or of individuals that usually differ chiefly in size

anisogamous reproduction

anisogamy

-(ˌ)ī-ˈsäg-ə-mē 

noun

plural anisogamies