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zygote

Syllabification: (zy·gote)
Pronunciation: /ˈzīˌgōt/
Definition of zygote

noun

Biology
  • a diploid cell resulting from the fusion of two haploid gametes; a fertilized ovum.

Derivatives

zygotic

Pronunciation: /zīˈgätik/
adjective

Origin:

late 19th century: from Greek zugōtos 'yoked', from zugoun 'to yoke'

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