protandrogonous

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US/ˌpɹoʊ.tænˈdɹɑɡ.ən.əs/

adjective

Referring to female forms of certain nematodes (Strongyloides stercoralis), in which male reproductive organs develop and disappear before female reproductive organs develop.

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Meanings

adjectiveprotandrogonous (not comparable)

alternative protoandrogonous · alternative proto-androgonous

  1. not comparablebiologyReferring to female forms of certain nematodes (Strongyloides stercoralis), in which male reproductive organs develop and disappear before female reproductive organs develop.

Origin

Probably from prot- + andro- + Ancient Greek γονή (gonḗ, “offspring; genitals”) + -ous, from πρῶτος (prôtos, “first, earliest”) + ἀνήρ (anḗr, “man, male”).

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APA

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

MLA

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

Chicago

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

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