zygote

noun

zy·gote | \ˈzī-ˌgōt

Definition of zygote

: a cell formed by the union of two gametes broadly : the developing individual produced from such a cell

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There's not much time before the zygotes, fertilized single cells, start multiplying. — David Grossman, Popular Mechanics, "Could CRISPR Be the Key to Saving Coral?," 23 Apr. 2018 At the time of its birth, the zoo explained that the turtles suffered from a condition called polycephaly, a condition that results when zygotes don't properly separate during development. — Sarah Gibbens, National Geographic, "Two-Headed Baby Turtle Swims to Sea—Will It Survive?," 21 Aug. 2017 At the time of its birth, the zoo explained that the turtles suffered from a condition called polycephaly, a condition that results when zygotes don't properly separate during development. — Sarah Gibbens, National Geographic, "Two-Headed Baby Turtle Swims to Sea—Will It Survive?," 21 Aug. 2017 Ectopic pregnancies are often called tubal pregnancies, but can happen anywhere, really, that a wayward zygote with a self-destructive streak lands. — Joanna Petrone, Longreads, "Pregnant, then Ruptured," 18 Aug. 2017 The result was one-cell embryos, known as zygotes, with a defective gene responsible for the heart condition from the man along with a healthy copy of the gene from the woman. — Lynne Terry, OregonLive.com, "OHSU genetic research that could eliminate diseases faces clinical obstacles," 2 Aug. 2017 Take, for example,the Sanctity of Human Life Act, which would give full legal rights to human zygotes from the moment of fertilization. — Bromleigh Mccleneghan, Redbook, "5 Christian Women Open Up About Their Decisions to Have Abortions," 6 Apr. 2017

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