gametangial
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gametangium (ˌɡæmɪˈtændʒɪəm) ![[Click for IPA pronunciation guide]](http://static.sfdict.com/dictstatic/g/d/dictionary_questionbutton_default.gif) | |
| —n , pl -gia | |
| biology an organ or cell in which gametes are produced, esp in algae and fungi | |
| [C19: New Latin, from | |
| game'tangial | |
| —adj | |
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