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Fertilization

Definition:

Fertilization refers to the process of combining male and female reproductive cells to initiate the development of a new organism.

Senses:

• Noun (General): The union of sperm and egg to form a zygote.
• Noun (Biology): The process of fusion of gametes producing offspring of a new individual.

Sample Sentences:

1. After the fertilization of the egg, embryonic development begins.
2. Fertilization is a critical step in the reproduction of flowering plants.
3. Human fertilization typically occurs within the fallopian tubes.

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