1Zoology. In certain mesozoans: an adult form that can reproduce asexually via a vermiform larval stage or give rise to the sexual adult form (rhombogen).
2Physical Chemistry. A substance which can under certain conditions behave as a nematic liquid crystal.
Origin
Late 19th century. From nemato- + -gen.
Definition of nematogen in US English:
nematogen
noun
1Zoology. In certain mesozoans: an adult form that can reproduce asexually via a vermiform larval stage or give rise to the sexual adult form (rhombogen).
2Physical Chemistry. A substance which can under certain conditions behave as a nematic liquid crystal.