Ovist

//ˈəʊvɪst// adj, noun

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    Someone who believes that the complete embryo is contained preformed within the ovum; a proponent of ovism. historical
Adjective
  1. 1
    Pertaining to ovism. not-comparable

    "Applying the term ‘ovary’ to the female gonad, he contended that the ovum played the key role in reproduction, launching the ‘ovist’ school of thought, and giving rise to fierce embryological controversy."

Synonyms

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ovulistovulist

Example

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"Applying the term ‘ovary’ to the female gonad, he contended that the ovum played the key role in reproduction, launching the ‘ovist’ school of thought, and giving rise to fierce embryological controversy."

Etymology

From Latin ōvum + -ist.

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