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zygote

/ˈzaɪɡəʊt/

/ˈzaɪɡoʊt/

Translations

zygotenoun

zygotes

/ˈzaɪɡəʊt/

/ˈzaɪɡoʊt/

The zygote is the initial cell formed when two gamete cells are joined by means of sexual reproduction.

Зигота — это начальная клетка, образующаяся при соединении двух гаметных клеток посредством полового размножения.

zygoteadjective

/ˈzaɪɡəʊt/

/ˈzaɪɡoʊt/

Used attributively to describe things relating to a zygote or the zygotic stage.

zygotenoun

A cell formed by the union of two gametes; the earliest stage of a developing organism.

The zygote undergoes rapid cell division shortly after fertilization.

zygoteadjective

Relating to or characteristic of a zygote or the zygotic stage of development.

Zygote gene expression patterns differ from those in later embryos.