amphigene

[Gr. ἀμφί ( amphi ) = on both sides, and γεννάω ( gennaō ) = to engender, to produce; so called from the erroneous belief that it had cleavage on both sides.] A mineral, the same as Leucite (q. v.). = on both sides; βραγχία ( branchia ) = (1) fins, (2) gills, (3) for βρόγχια ( bronchia ) = the bronchial tubes.] The tonsils and the parts surrounding them. (Glo ogr. Nova , .)