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karyogamy

[ kar-ee-og-uh-mee ]

noun

, Cell Biology.
  1. the fusion of the nuclei of cells, as in fertilization.


karyogamy

/ ˌkærɪˈɒɡəmɪ; ˌkærɪəˈɡæmɪk /

noun

  1. biology the fusion of two gametic nuclei during fertilization
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Derived Forms

  • karyogamic, adjective
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Other Words From

  • kar·y·o·gam·ic [kar-ee-, uh, -, gam, -ik], adjective
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Word History and Origins

Origin of karyogamy1

First recorded in 1890–95; karyo- + -gamy

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