-gonium

English

Etymology

From Ancient Greek γονή (gonḗ, “engendering”) +‎ -ium (“structure”).

Pronunciation

• (Received Pronunciation) IPA^(key): /ˈɡəʊnɪəm/
• (US) IPA^(key): /ˈɡoʊnɪəm/

Suffix

-gonium (plural -gonia)

1. (biology, mycology) A reproductive structure of some organisms

   archegonium, carpogonium

   1. Relating to such a structure

      perigonium

2. (biology) An immature cell that will develop into a reproductive one

   gametogonium, spermatogonium

Derived terms

English terms suffixed with -gonium

Related terms

• gono-