heterogametism

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noun

The condition of an organism that produces heterogametes.

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Meanings

nounheterogametism (uncountable)
  1. uncountableThe condition of an organism that produces heterogametes.

Origin

From heterogamete + -ism.

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APA

heterogametism. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 4, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/heterogametism

MLA

“heterogametism.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/heterogametism. Accessed November 4, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “heterogametism,” accessed November 4, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/heterogametism.

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