See Also: Silastic(dictionary)
silastic band(medicine)

autogamy (iou) and Silastic (iou)


autogamy (iou)



autogamy noun. L19.
[from AUTO-1 + -GAMY.]
Biology. Self-fertilization; (in some unicellular organisms) fusion of sister nuclei.
autogamic ,
autogamous adjectives pertaining to or characterized by autogamy L19.

Silastic (iou)



Silastic noun. Also silastic. M20.
[from SI(LICON + E)LASTIC adjective & noun.]
Chemistry. (Proprietary name for) silicone rubber.