nematogen en · NOUN
Etymology
Formed as nemat- + -o- + -gen, in zoölogical use after the French nématogène. Compare nematogenous and nematogenic, as well as the scientific Latin Nēmatogena.
Meanings
- One of the dimorphic forms of the species of Dicyema, which produce vermiform embryos
- Any nematic mesogen.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| nematogene | alternative | lexicographic | |
| nematogens | Number=Plur | lexicographic |