macrogamete

noun

mac·​ro·​ga·​mete ˌma-krō-ˈga-ˌmēt 

also

-gə-ˈmēt 

: the larger and usually female gamete of a heterogamous organism

Word History

Etymology

macro- + gamete

First Known Use

1888, in the meaning defined above

Medical Definition

macrogamete

noun

mac·​ro·​ga·​mete ˌmak-rō-gə-ˈmēt  -ˈgam-ˌēt 

: the larger and usually female gamete of a heterogamous organism compare microgamete