Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

-gov-

Word Rarity Uncommon

Frequency: 4.01 in modern English

Syllables
-gov-
IPA
7
Scrabble Score
3
Letters
3
Syllables
3
Unique Chars

Meaning

Etymology

Blend of gonad + ovary.

Inflected Forms

-go- (alternative) -xi- (alternative) -zu- (alternative)

Derived Forms

Phrases

-got- is a coordinate term and has the same alternative form -mab is the base suffix common to all monoclonal antibodies

Frequently Paired Words

-got- is a coordinate term and has the same alternative form -mab is the base suffix common to all monoclonal antibodies

Questions

What does -gov- mean?
a monoclonal antibody that targets ovarian tumors
Where does -gov- come from?
Blend of gonad + ovary.

How to pronounce -gov-

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