syngamy

/ˈsɪŋɡəmi/

Definitions

1. noun

The process of fusion of two gametes during sexual reproduction, resulting in the formation of a zygote.

“The biologist studied the process of syngamy in various species of plants and animals.”

Synonyms

  • fertilization
  • gamete fusion

Antonyms

  • meiosis
  • mitosis