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ovotestis

Syllabification: (o·vo·tes·tis)
Pronunciation: /ˌōvōˈtestis/
Definition of ovotestis

noun (plural ovotestes /-ˈtestēz/)

Zoology
  • an organ producing both ova and spermatozoa, as in some gastropod mollusks.

Origin:

late 19th century: from ovum + testis

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