zygogenesis
American
[zahy-goh-jen-uh-sis, zig-oh-]
/ ˌzaɪ goʊˈdʒɛn ə sɪs, ˌzɪg oʊ- /
noun
Biology.
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the formation of a zygote.
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reproduction by means of gametes.
Other Word Forms
Etymology
Origin of zygogenesis
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