What does zygote mean?
The cell resulting from the union of two gametes in fertilization, especially the fertilized ovum in the early stages of development. In biology, a zygote is the earliest stage of development of a multicellular organism.
Example
"The zygote began to divide and grow, eventually forming a blastocyst."
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