ZYGOSIS

Etymology

Noun

zygosis (countable and uncountable, plural zygoses)

(biology) The union of gametes to form a zygote; conjugation.

Source: Wiktionary


Zy*go"sis, n. Etym: [NL., fr. Gr. (Biol.)

Definition: Same as Conjugation.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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14 October 2024

CORRUGATED

(adjective) shaped into alternating parallel grooves and ridges; “the surface of the ocean was rippled and corrugated”


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Coffee Trivia

Plain brewed coffee contains almost no calories, while coffee with dairy products, sugar, and other flavorings is much higher in calories. An espresso has 20 calories. A nonfat latte has 72, while a flavored one has 134.

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