ootidogenesis

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noun

The part of oogenesis leading to the formation of ootids

OriginAncient Greek γένεσῐς (génesĭs) ← Proto-Hellenic *génetis ← Proto-Indo-European *ǵénh₁tis →
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Meanings

nounootidogenesis (uncountable)

alternative oötidogenesis

  1. uncountablebiologyThe part of oogenesis leading to the formation of ootids

Origin

  1. Englishootid
  2. Proto-Indo-European*ǵenh₁-
  3. Proto-Indo-European*ǵénh₁tis
  4. Proto-Hellenic*génetis
  5. Ancient Greekγένεσῐς (génesĭs)
  6. Englishootidogenesis

From ootid + -o- + -genesis.

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APA

ootidogenesis. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 3, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/ootidogenesis

MLA

“ootidogenesis.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/ootidogenesis. Accessed November 3, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “ootidogenesis,” accessed November 3, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/ootidogenesis.

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