pangene en · NOUN · etymology 1
Etymology
Coined by Dutch geneticist Hugo de Vries in 1889, from pangenesis. By surface analysis, pan- + -gene.
Meanings
- (obsolete) A supposed particle with which heritable character was transmitted during cell division.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| pangenes | Number=Plur | lexicographic |