ovotestis

o·vo·tes·tis

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [oh-vuh-tes-tis]
- /ˌoʊ vəˈtɛs tɪs/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [oh-vuh-tes-tis]
- /ˌoʊ vəˈtɛs tɪs/

Definitions of ovotestis word

noun plural ovotestis the hermaphroditic reproductive organ of some gastropods, containing both an ovary and a testis. 1
noun ovotestis the reproductive organ of snails, which produces both ova and spermatozoa 0
noun ovotestis a single reproductive organ that produces both sperm and ova, either at different times or concurrently, as in many invertebrates 0

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Origin of ovotestis

First appearance:

before 1875

One of the 25% newest English words

1875-80; ovo- (irregular for ovi-) + testis

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Parts of speech for Ovotestis

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ovotestis popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 53% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

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