Fecundation

Pronunciation: /ˈfeɪˈsiˈənˈdætˈaɪˌɑn/

Fecundation (noun)

  1. The joining of male and female reproductive cells, starting the process that can lead to pregnancy or new life.
  2. In plants, the process that allows pollen to reach the ovule and form seeds.

Examples

  • Fecundation happens when sperm meets an egg.
  • The lab studied fecundation to understand early development.