Fecundation: meaning, definitions and examples

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fecundation

 

[ ˌfɛkjənˈdeɪʃən ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

biology

The process of fertilization in sexual reproduction, where a sperm cell combines with an egg cell to form a new organism.

Synonyms

conception, fertilization, impregnation

Examples of usage

  • The fecundation of the egg by the sperm is a crucial step in the development of a new life.
  • After fecundation, the zygote begins to divide and grow into a mature organism.
  • The success of fecundation determines the genetic makeup of the offspring.

Translations

Translations of the word "fecundation" in other languages:

🇵🇹 fecundação

🇮🇳 निषेचन

🇩🇪 Befruchtung

🇮🇩 pembuahan

🇺🇦 запліднення

🇵🇱 zapłodnienie

🇯🇵 受精

🇫🇷 fécondation

🇪🇸 fecundación

🇹🇷 döllenme

🇰🇷 수정

🇸🇦 إخصاب

🇨🇿 oplodnění

🇸🇰 oplodnenie

🇨🇳 受精

🇸🇮 oploditev

🇮🇸 frjóvgun

🇰🇿 ұрықтандыру

🇬🇪 განაყოფიერება

🇦🇿 mayalanma

🇲🇽 fecundación

Etymology

The word 'fecundation' originates from the Latin word 'fecundare', which means 'to make fruitful'. The concept of fecundation has been studied and documented in various forms throughout the history of biology, contributing to our understanding of reproduction and genetics. The process of fecundation plays a fundamental role in the creation of new life in many species, highlighting the importance of sexual reproduction in the continuation of life cycles.