| gamo- or (before a vowel) gam- | |
| —combining form | |
| 1. | indicating sexual union or reproduction: gamogenesis |
| 2. | united or fused: gamopetalous |
| [from Greek gamos marriage] | |
| gam- or (before a vowel) gam- | |
| —combining form | |
| [from Greek gamos marriage] | |
gam- pref.
Variant of gamo-.
| a calculus or concretion found in the stomach or intestines of certain animals, esp. ruminants, formerly reputed to be an effective remedy for poison. |
| a screen or mat covered with a dark material for shielding a camera lens from excess light or glare. |