Weismann barrier en · NOUN
Etymology
After August Weismann.
Meanings
- The strict distinction between the "immortal" germ cell lineages producing gametes and "disposable" somatic cells in animals (but not plants), in contrast to Charles Darwin's proposed pangenesis mechanism for inheritance.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Weismann barriers | Number=Plur | lexicographic |