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

Derived Forms

• karyogamic, adjective

Other Words From

• kar·y·o·gam·ic [kar-ee-, uh, -, gam, -ik], adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of karyogamy¹

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