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karyogamy
[ kar-ee-og-uh-mee ]
noun
, Cell Biology.
- the fusion of the nuclei of cells, as in fertilization.
karyogamy
/ ˌkærɪəˈɡæmɪk; ˌkærɪˈɒɡəmɪ /
noun
- biology the fusion of two gametic nuclei during fertilization
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Derived Forms
- karyogamic, adjective
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Other Words From
- kar·y·o·gam·ic [kar-ee-, uh, -, gam, -ik], adjective
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Word History and Origins
Origin of karyogamy1
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