polytocous

English

Etymology

From Ancient Greek πολύς (polús) +‎ τόκος (tókos).

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /pəˈlɪt.əˌkəs/

Adjective

polytocous (not comparable)

  1. (biology) Giving birth to multiple offspring at the same time; multiparous.
    Coordinate term: monotocous
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