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Weismann barriers

Weismann barriers is the plural of Weismann barrier.

Meaning of Weismann barrier

Noun

Weismann barrier (plural Weismann barriers)

  1. The strict distinction between the "immortal" germ cell lineages producing gametes and "disposable" somatic cells in animals (but not plants), in contrast to Charles Darwin's proposed pangenesis mechanism for inheritance.

Questions about Weismann barriers

What is Weismann barriers the plural of?
Weismann barriers is the plural of Weismann barrier.

Words near Weismann barriers in the dictionary

  1. Weiskopfs
  2. weism
  3. Weisman
  4. Weismann
  5. Weismann barrier
  6. Weismann barriers
  7. Weismann-Netter syndrome
  8. Weismann-Netter-Stuhl syndrome
  9. Weismannian
  10. Weismannians
  11. Weismannism

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