First Known Use: circa 1887
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zygote
noun zy·gote \ˈzī-ˌgōt\
biology : a cell that is formed when an egg and a sperm combine : a fertilized egg
Full Definition of ZYGOTE
: a cell formed by the union of two gametes; broadly : the developing individual produced from such a cell
— zy·got·ic \zī-ˈgä-tik\ adjective
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Origin of ZYGOTE
Greek zygōtos yoked, from zygoun to join — more at zygoma
ZYGOTE Defined for Kids
zygote
noun zy·gote \ˈzī-ˌgōt\
Definition of ZYGOTE for Kids
: the new cell formed when a sperm cell joins with an egg cell
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zygote
noun zy·gote \ˈzī-ˌgōt\
Medical Definition of ZYGOTE
: a cell formed by the union of two gametes; broadly : the developing individual produced from such a cell
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