Another word for zygote

Blastocyst, diploid cell, and cell are another word for zygote. Adult and non-fertilized egg are the opposites of zygote. On this page, find 21 synonyms for zygote, parts of speech, and examples of zygote sentences.

Zygote synonyms

A zygote is the initial cell formed when a sperm cell fertilizes an egg cell, beginning embryonic development.

  • Blastocyst
  • Bud
  • Cell
  • Conceptus
  • Diploid cell
  • Embryo
  • Fertilized egg
  • Fertilized ovum
  • Gamete
  • Germ
  • Offspring
  • Ovum
  • Proembryo
  • Progeny
  • Seed
  • Sporangium
  • Spore
  • Sporeling
  • Zygospore
  • Initial cell

Zygote sentences

  • The zygote develops into a human embryo.
  • Scientists studied the zygote under the microscope.
  • The zygote forms after sperm meets egg.
  • The zygote divides rapidly in early stages.
  • Each zygote contains unique genetic information.
  • The zygote's growth marks the beginning of life.
  • Fertilization results in a single-cell zygote.
  • The zygote quickly began its cellular division.
  • Scientists observed the zygote under a microscope.
  • The zygote forms after fertilization occurs.

Zygote parts of speech

Noun