ZYGOTE


Meaning of ZYGOTE in English

[ 'zʌɪgəʊt ]

■ noun Biology a cell resulting from the fusion of two gametes.

Derivatives

zygotic -'gɒtɪk adjective

Origin

C19: from Gk zugōtos 'yoked', from zugoun 'to yoke'.

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