zygote

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Synonyms: zygose, zytgote, zygite

Antonyms: zygose, zytgote, zygite

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Noun

1. {{lb|en|cytology|also|attributive}} A [[eukaryotic#Adjective|eukaryotic]] [[cell#Noun|cell]] [[form#Verb|formed]] from the [[fusion#Noun|fusion]] of two {{l|en|gametes|t=[[reproductive#Adjective|reproductive]] cells}} during a [[fertilization]] [[process#Noun|process]]. {{defdate|from late 19th c.}}

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