Heterosynkaryon
Definition & Meaning
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Heterosynkaryon is a noun meaning (biology) A cell nucleus formed by the fusion of two different nuclei (such as in an egg and a sperm cell).
Meaning
(biology) A cell nucleus formed by the fusion of two different nuclei (such as in an egg and a sperm cell).
Word Forms
- heterosynkaryons
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include heterokaryon, heterokaryosis, syncytium, homokaryon, dikaryosis, karyogamy.
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