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Meaning of gametoid in English:

gametoid

Pronunciation /ˈɡamɪtɔɪd/

adjective

rare Biology

  • Resembling (that of) a gamete. In early use also: resembling or characteristic of gamete-producing reproductive tissue (now disused).

Origin

Late 19th century (in an earlier sense). From gamete + -oid.