Gamic

[gæmik]

Definition

(a.) Pertaining to, or resulting from, sexual connection; formed by the union of the male and female elements.

Editor: Rufus

Definition

adj. having a sexual character of an ovum—opp. to Agamic.—ns. Gamete (gam-ēt′) a sexual protoplasmic body; Gamogen′esis sexual reproduction.—adjs. Gamopet′alous (bot.) having the petals united at the base; Gamophyl′lous having cohering perianth leaves; Gamosep′alous having the sepals united.

Edited by Eileen