progoneate

adjective

pro·​go·​ne·​ate

prōˈgōnēə̇t,

-ēˌāt

1

: having the genital opening placed near the anterior part of the body

—distinguished from opisthogoneate

2

[New Latin Progoneata] : of or relating to the Progoneata

Word History

Etymology

pro- entry 1 + Greek gonē + English -ate

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