intromittent
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Intromittent — In tro*mit tent, a. [L. intromittens, p. pr.] [1913 Webster] 1. Throwing, or allowing to pass, into or within. [1913 Webster] 2. (Zo[ o]l.) Used in copulation; said of the external reproductive organs of the males of many animals, and sometimes… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
intromittent — mitənt adjective Etymology: Latin intromittent , intromittens, present participle of intromittere to send in, let in : adapted for or functioning in intromission used of the copulatory organ of an animal … Useful english dictionary
Intromittent organ — An intromittent organ is a general term for an external organ of a male organism that is specialized to deliver sperm during copulation. Intromittent organs are usually found in terrestrial species, as most aquatic species fertilize their eggs… … Wikipedia
intromittent organ — [ˌɪntrə(ʊ) mɪt(ə)nt] noun Zoology the male copulatory organ of an animal, especially a hermaphrodite. Origin C19: from L. intromittent , intromittere introduce , from intro to the inside + mittere send … English new terms dictionary
intromittent — adjective see intromit … New Collegiate Dictionary
intromittent — adj. [L. intro, within; mettere, to send] Designed for entering or inserting … Dictionary of invertebrate zoology
intromittent — adjective a) conveying, sending or passing into a body b) Used for intromission … Wiktionary
intromittent — Conveying or sending into a body or cavity. * * * in·tro·mit·tent mit ənt adj adapted for or functioning in intromission used esp. of the copulatory organ of an animal … Medical dictionary
intromittent — adj. serving to intromit, serving to put in, inserting; admitting … English contemporary dictionary
intromittent — in·tro·mit·tent … English syllables
