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-zygous

adjective combining form

: having (such) a zygotic constitution
heterozygous

Word History

Etymology

Greek -zygos yoked, from zygon yoke — more at yoke

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“-zygous.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/-zygous. Accessed 9 Dec. 2025.

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