Matrotrophy
Definition & Meaning
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Matrotrophy is a noun meaning A form of development in which the embryo is supplied with additional nutrition from the mother (e.g. through a placenta).
Meaning
A form of development in which the embryo is supplied with additional nutrition from the mother (e.g. through a placenta).
Synonyms for matrotrophy
Depending on context, synonyms include placentotrophy.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include placentotrophy, histotrophy, lecithotrophy, uterotrophy, paedotrophy, matriphagy.
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