Fertilized ovum
Fertilized ovum noun - Genetics) the diploid cell resulting from the union of a haploid spermatozoon and ovum (including the organism that develops from that cell.
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Synonyms for Fertilized ovum
Zygote is a synonym for fertilized ovum. In some cases you can use "Zygote" instead a noun phrase "Fertilized ovum".
Zygote
Zygote noun - Genetics) the diploid cell resulting from the union of a haploid spermatozoon and ovum (including the organism that develops from that cell.
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Synonyms for Zygote
Fertilized ovum is a synonym for zygote. You can use "Fertilized ovum" instead a noun "Zygote".
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