zygogenesis: Meaning and Definition of

zy•go•gen•e•sis

Pronunciation: (zī"gō-jen'u-sis, zig"ō-), [key]
— n. Biol.
  1. the formation of a zygote.
  2. reproduction by means of gametes.
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