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zygote

/ˈzaɪ.ɡəʊt/

Traduction: Cellule diploïde résultant de la fusion de deux gamètes haploïdes, tels que le spermatozoïde et l'ovule, qui se développe en un nouvel organisme.

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noun

/ˈzaɪ.ɡəʊt/C1formalscientific
  • frCellule diploïde résultant de la fusion de deux gamètes haploïdes, tels que le spermatozoïde et l'ovule, qui se développe en un nouvel organisme.

A diploid cell formed by the fusion of two haploid gametes, such as a sperm and an egg, which develops into a new organism.

  1. Fertilized cellC1formalscientific

    The single cell formed when a male reproductive cell (sperm) and a female reproductive cell (egg) join together, containing the full set of genetic instructions for a new organism.

    frCellule œuf

    • The zygote begins to divide rapidly after fertilization.
    • In humans, the zygote travels down the fallopian tube to the uterus.
    • The genetic makeup of the zygote determines the traits of the developing organism.

    Synonymesfertilized eggfertilized ovum

Formes
  • zygotes plural form
  • zygotes' possessive plural form
  • zygote's possessive singular form