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1. (n.) zygote
the cell produced by the union of two gametes, before it undergoes cleavage.
Etymology: (1885–90; < Gk zygōtós yoked, v. adj. of zygoûn to yoke, join together, der. of zygónyoke)
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1. (noun) zygote, fertilized ovum
(genetics) the diploid cell resulting from the union of a haploid spermatozoon and ovum (including the organism that develops from that cell)
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1. ZYGOTE
The fertilized OVUM resulting from the fusion of a male and a female gamete.
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