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Zygotic: meaning, definitions and examples

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zygotic

 

[ zaɪˈɡɒtɪk ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

biological development

Zygotic refers to anything that is related to a zygote, which is the initial cell formed when a sperm cell fertilizes an egg cell. This is the first stage of development for many organisms, including plants and animals. The zygote undergoes multiple cell divisions and differentiations to develop into a multicellular organism. In some contexts, zygotic may also pertain to the characteristics or properties of the zygote itself, impacting how the organism will develop.

Synonyms

embryonic, initial, pre-embryonic

Examples of usage

  • The zygotic phase is crucial for embryonic development.
  • Researchers studied the zygotic genome to understand genetic traits.
  • Zygotic fusion can lead to hybrid organisms.
  • The zygotic stage occurs immediately after fertilization.

Translations

Translations of the word "zygotic" in other languages:

🇵🇹 zigótico

🇮🇳 जैगोटिक

🇩🇪 zygotisch

🇮🇩 zigotik

🇺🇦 зиготичний

🇵🇱 zygotyczny

🇯🇵 接合子の

🇫🇷 zygotique

🇪🇸 zigótico

🇹🇷 zigotik

🇰🇷 접합자의

🇸🇦 زيغوتي

🇨🇿 zygotický

🇸🇰 zygotický

🇨🇳 合子

🇸🇮 zigotski

🇮🇸 zygótískur

🇰🇿 зиготикалық

🇬🇪 ზიგოტური

🇦🇿 zigotik

🇲🇽 zigótico

Etymology

The term 'zygotic' is derived from the word 'zygote,' which comes from the Greek word 'zugon,' meaning 'yoke,' reflecting the joining of two gametes (sperm and egg) during fertilization. The concept of the zygote has been studied since the 19th century when early embryology began to unfold. As science advanced, particularly through the development of genetics, the understanding of the zygote's role in the continuum of development became pivotal. The term 'zygotic' has been used in various fields, including biology, genetics, and embryology, to describe processes and phenomena connected to this crucial developmental stage. Its usage highlights the importance of cellular processes in the early stages of life.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #35,579, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.