syntexis

/ˌsɪnˈtɛksɪs/

Definitions

1. noun

A term in biology referring to the fusion of two cells, particularly gametes, resulting in the formation of a zygote.

“The process of syngamy is an example of syntexis, where two gametes combine to form a zygote.”

Synonyms

  • karyogamy
  • syngamy

Antonyms

  • meiosis
  • mitosis