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syngamy

(siŋ′gə mē, sin′-)

noun

sexual reproduction; union of gametes to form a fertilized ovum

Origin: syn- + -gamy

Related Forms:

syngamic adjective or syngamous

See syngamy in American Heritage Dictionary 4

noun

The fusion of two gametes in fertilization.

Related Forms:

syn·gamˈic (sĭn-gămˈĭk), synˈga·mous (sĭngˈgə-məs) adjective

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