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conjugant

(kän′jə gənt)

noun

either of a pair of one-celled organisms, or of gametes, in the process of conjugation

See conjugant in American Heritage Dictionary 4

noun

Either of a pair of organisms, cells, or gametes undergoing conjugation.

Origin:

Origin: From Latin coniugāns, coniugant-

Origin: , present participle of coniugāre, to unite; see conjugate

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