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syngamy /syn·ga·my/ (sing´gah-me)

1. sexual reproduction.

2. the union of two gametes to form a zygote in fertilization.syn´gamous

syn·ga·my (s

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The fusion of two gametes in fertilization.

syn·gamic (s

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k), synga·mous (s

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s) adj.

syngamy [sing´gah-me]

a method of reproduction in which two individuals (gametes) unite permanently and their nuclei fuse; sexual reproduction.

syngamy

a method of reproduction in which two individuals (gametes) unite permanently and their nuclei fuse; sexual reproduction. A common form of reproduction in protozoa.

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