What is another word for Zygotes?

Pronunciation: [zˈa͡ɪɡə͡ʊts] (IPA)

Zygotes are single cells formed through the fusion of male and female gametes during fertilization. Synonyms for zygotes include fertilized eggs, conceptuses, and embryos. Fertilized eggs are a common alternative term, as they are the result of a successful fertilization process. Conceptuses refer to the developing embryo and all associated structures within the uterus until birth. Embryos describe the phase of development after the zygote has started dividing into multiple cells but before significant differentiation has occurred. Understanding the different synonyms for zygotes can help in communication between medical professionals, scientists, and those seeking to understand human reproduction and development.

What are the hypernyms for Zygotes?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

Usage examples for Zygotes

Secondly, there are those variations which occur in Zygotes of similar germinal constitution and which are caused solely by differences in the environment to which the individuals are respectively exposed: these are the "acquired characters" of Lamarck and of authors generally.
"Darwin and Modern Science"
A.C. Seward and Others
On fertilisation two kinds of Zygotes are formed, female-producing eggs with 2N chromosomes, and male-producing eggs with 2N-1 or 2N-2 chromosomes.
"Hormones and Heredity"
J. T. Cunningham
My conclusion from the evidence is that any process of congenital development may in particular Zygotes exhibit a mutation, a departure from the normal.
"Hormones and Heredity"
J. T. Cunningham

Related words: zygote body, zygote, gamete, zygotic, embryo

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