Word: Fertilized Egg
Definition: A "fertilized egg" is a noun that refers to a small, early form of an animal that has just started to grow. It is created when a sperm cell from a male joins with an egg cell from a female. This process is called fertilization. In more advanced animals, like humans, a fertilized egg will develop into a fetus, while in simpler animals, it may turn into a larva.
Usage Instructions: - Use "fertilized egg" when discussing reproduction in animals. - It is often used in biological or scientific contexts.
Example Sentence: "The fertilized egg will begin to divide and grow into an embryo."
Advanced Usage: In advanced discussions, "fertilized egg" can be part of topics in biology, genetics, or developmental science. You might hear phrases like "embryonic development" or "early stages of development" in these contexts.
Word Variants: - Fertilization (noun): The process of combining the sperm and egg. - Embryo (noun): The stage after the fertilized egg has begun to develop.
Different Meanings:In general conversation, "fertilized" can also refer to adding nutrients to soil to help plants grow, but in the context of "fertilized egg," it specifically refers to animal reproduction.
Synonyms: - Zygote: This is a scientific term that also describes a fertilized egg, specifically right after fertilization before it begins to grow.