intromittent, a.
(ɪntrəʊˈmɪtənt)
[ad. L. intrōmittent-em, pr. pple. of intromittĕre: see prec.]
That intromits or introduces; having the function of intromission.
Chiefly in Zool. and Physiol., intromittent apparatus, intromittent organ, the male copulatory organ.
| 1836–9 Todd Cycl. Anat. II. 411/2 In the Earthworm..the intromittent apparatus is deficient. 1870 Rolleston Anim. Life Introd. 47 All male Mammalia have an intromittent organ. 1880 Günther Fishes 157 The males of most..are provided with copulatory or intromittent organs. |