plasmogamy

noun

plas·mog·a·my plaz-ˈmä-gə-mē

: fusion of the cytoplasm of two or more cells as distinguished from fusion of nuclei

Etymology

International Scientific Vocabulary

First Known Use

1912, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of plasmogamy was in 1912

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“Plasmogamy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/plasmogamy. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.

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plasmogamy

noun

plas·mog·a·my plaz-ˈmäg-ə-mē

plural plasmogamies

: fusion of the cytoplasm of two or more cells as distinguished from fusion of nuclei

called also plastogamy

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