zygote
[ zahy-goht, zig-oht ]
/ ˈzaɪ goʊt, ˈzɪg oʊt /
noun Biology.
the cell produced by the union of two gametes, before it undergoes cleavage.
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Origin of zygote
1885–90; <Greek zygōtós yoked, equivalent to zygō-, variant stem of zygoûn to yoke, join together (derivative of zygónyoke1) + -tos adj. suffix
Words nearby zygote
zygopteran, zygosis, zygosity, zygosporangium, zygospore, zygote, zygotene, zygotic, -zygous, Zyloprim, zymase
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British Dictionary definitions for zygote
zygote
/ (ˈzaɪɡəʊt, ˈzɪɡ-) /
noun
the cell resulting from the union of an ovum and a spermatozoon
the organism that develops from such a cell
Derived forms of zygote
zygotic (zaɪˈɡɒtɪk, zɪ-), adjectivezygotically, adverbWord Origin for zygote
C19: from Greek zugōtos yoked, from zugoun to yoke
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Medical definitions for zygote
zygote
[ zī′gōt′ ]
n.
The cell that is formed by the union of two gametes, especially a fertilized ovum before cleavage.
The organism that develops from a zygote.
Other words from zygote
zy•got′ic (-gŏt′ĭk) adj.The American Heritage® Stedman's Medical Dictionary
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Scientific definitions for zygote
zygote
[ zī′gōt′ ]
The cell formed by the union of the nuclei of two reproductive cells (gametes), especially a fertilized egg cell.
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Cultural definitions for zygote
zygote
[ (zeye-goht) ]
The single cell that results from fertilization of an ovum by a sperm. After dividing several times, it implants in the uterus. It continues to divide, producing more cells and passing through the stages of embryo and fetus.
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