germigene
/ˈdʒəːmɪdʒiːn/(also germigen) Zoology. Now historical and rare
noun
In various invertebrates: an organ or structure which contains germ cells or gives rise to the next stage in the life cycle; (in sexual stages) the ovary or germarium.
Origin
Mid 19th century; earliest use found in Thomas Rymer Jones (1810–1880), morphologist and physiologist. From French germigène from germe + -i- + -gène.
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