syzygy /syz·y·gy/ (siz´ĭ-je) the conjunction and fusion of organs without the loss of identity.syzyg´ial
syz·y·gy (s z  -j )n. 1. The association of gregarine protozoa end-to-end or in lateral pairing without sexual fusion. 2. The pairing of chromosomes in meiosis. sy·zyg i·al (s-zj-l) adj. |
syzygy
1. the fusion of organs without the loss of identity by either.
2. temporary adherence of male and female protozoa of the subclass Gregarinomorpha before numerical increase occurs by sporogony.
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