Definitions

1. adjective

relating to the fertilized ovum or the earliest stage of development in an embryo.

“The zygotic division of the cell is crucial in the formation of the embryo.”

2. noun

a fertilized ovum or the earliest stage of development in an embryo.

“The zygotic stage of development is a critical period for the embryo.”

3. noun

the fertilized egg cell produced by the union of gametes.

“The zygotic cell contains the genetic material necessary for the development of a new organism.”