ovist (Meaning)
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ovist (n.)
Same as Ovulist.
A believer in ovism.
Synonyms & Antonyms of ovist
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ovist Sentence Examples
- The ovist theory posits that the egg contains all the essential components necessary for embryonic development.
- According to the ovist perspective, the sperm serves merely as a catalyst to trigger development.
- The ovist viewpoint has been challenged by the opposing spermist theory.
- The ovist hypothesis was widely accepted until the mid-19th century.
- Some ovists believed that the egg contained not only the embryo but also a miniature version of the adult organism.
- The ovist approach to embryology emphasized the importance of the egg's internal structure.
- The ovist theory influenced the development of assisted reproductive technologies such as in vitro fertilization.
- The modern understanding of embryology has moved beyond both the ovist and spermist theories.
- The ovist perspective is still relevant in certain areas of reproductive biology, such as the study of egg donation.
- The debate between ovists and spermists played a significant role in shaping the history of embryological thought.
FAQs About the word ovist
Same as Ovulist., A believer in ovism.
No synonyms found.
No antonyms found.
The ovist theory posits that the egg contains all the essential components necessary for embryonic development.
According to the ovist perspective, the sperm serves merely as a catalyst to trigger development.
The ovist viewpoint has been challenged by the opposing spermist theory.
The ovist hypothesis was widely accepted until the mid-19th century.
