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dispermy

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[dahy-spur-mee] / ˈdaɪˌspɜr mi /

noun

the fertilization of an ovum by two spermatozoa.

Other Word Forms

Derived Forms

dispermic

adjective

Etymology

Origin of dispermy

1895–1900; di- ¹ + -spermy < Greek -spermía. See -sperm, -y ³

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