agamont
|a-ga-mont|
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/ˈæɡəˌmɒnt/
asexual reproduction stage
Etymology
Etymology Information
'agamont' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'agamos,' where 'a-' meant 'without' and 'gamos' meant 'marriage.'
Historical Evolution
'agamos' transformed into the scientific term 'agamont' to describe a stage of asexual reproduction in protozoans.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'without marriage,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'asexual reproduction stage.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a stage in the life cycle of certain protozoans, particularly in the class Apicomplexa, where asexual reproduction occurs.
The agamont stage is crucial for the proliferation of the parasite.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/05/28 09:06