synkaryon

(sin kar′ē än′, -ən)

noun

the nucleus resulting from the fusion of male and female nuclei during fertilization

Origin: ModL < syn-, syn- + Gr karyon, nut

See synkaryon in American Heritage Dictionary 4

noun

The nucleus of a fertilized egg immediately after the male and female nuclei have fused.

Origin:

Origin: syn-

Origin: + Greek karuon, nut, seed; see kar- in Indo-European roots

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