zygotoid

/zaɪˈɡoʊtɔɪd/

Definitions

1. adjective

resembling or relating to a zygote; relating to or resembling the earliest stage of development in the formation of an organism from a fertilized egg cell.

“The zygotoid cells exhibited an unusual rate of growth.”

2. noun

A cell or organism in the earliest stage of development, especially one that resembles a zygote.

“The zygoteoid cells were observed under a microscope.”

Synonyms

  • embryonic
  • zygotic

Antonyms

  • adult
  • mature