I. vīˈsmänēən, wīˈsman- adjective
Usage: usually capitalized
Etymology: August Weismann died 1914 German biologist + English -an, adjective suffix
: of or relating to the theories or teachings of Weismann
II. noun
( -s )
Usage: usually capitalized
Etymology: August Weismann + English -an, n. suffix
: an adherent of Weismann