Definition

A type of reproductive cell that is larger than the male gamete, produced by certain organisms for sexual reproduction.

Example

In many plants and animals, the oogamete is the female gamete that combines with the male gamete to form a new organism.

Conversation

Have you ever heard of an oogamete?

No, I haven’t! What is that?

It's a type of female gamete, especially in certain species.

That sounds interesting! I love learning new terms like that.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Oogamete is formed from "oo-" (from Greek "ōon", meaning egg) and "gamete" (from Greek "gametēs", meaning spouse or wife). The word refers to a reproductive cell that is an egg, specifically in the context of sexual reproduction.

Memory Tip

Think of 'oo-' as relating to an 'egg' and 'gamete' as a 'spouse' — together, they describe an egg cell involved in reproduction.

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