nội hợp
Definition
- Noun (Biology):
- Endomixis: A process of internal reorganization and nuclear renewal within a single-celled organism, such as a protozoan, without fertilization or conjugation. It involves the disintegration of the macronucleus and the formation of a new one from the micronucleus.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- Một số loài trùng đế giày sinh sản thông qua nội hợp. (Some species of paramecium reproduce through endomixis.)
- Quá trình nội hợp không liên quan đến sự trao đổi vật chất di truyền giữa các cá thể. (The process of endomixis does not involve the exchange of genetic material between individuals.)
Advanced Usage
- This term is highly specialized and used almost exclusively in academic contexts within protozoology (the study of protozoans) and cell biology.
Variants and Related Words
- Sinh sản vô tính (n): Asexual reproduction. (This is a broader category that may include processes like endomixis.)
- Tự hợp (n): Autogamy; another form of self-fertilization in single-celled organisms.
Synonyms
- Nuclear reorganization: A descriptive synonym for the process.
- Self-fertilization (in a specific context): Although not precise, it can sometimes be used to convey the idea of internal genetic renewal without a partner.
Notes on Usage
- "Nội hợp" is a technical scientific term. It is not used in everyday conversation.
- In general biology texts, the English term "endomixis" is used directly. The Vietnamese term is a direct translation (nội = internal, hợp = fusion/combination).
- Do not confuse with "hợp nhất" (merger/fusion) or "nội dung" (content).