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Fecundation

noun

Creation by the physical union of male and female gametes; of sperm and ova in an animal or pollen and ovule in a plant. Synonyms: fertilisation, fertilization, impregnation.

Making fertile as by applying fertilizer or manure. Synonyms: dressing, fertilisation, fertilization.

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"Fecundation" Quotes from Famous Books

... development, the germs of organisms produce others different from themselves. This might happen (1) by the fecundated ova passing, in the course of their development, under particular circumstances, into higher forms; (2) by the primitive and later organisms producing other organisms without fecundation, out of ...

— Criticisms on "The Origin of Species" - From 'The Natural History Review', 1864 • Thomas H. Huxley

... sexual embrace we know that the sperm is lifted within the genital passages or portion of the vagina and mouth of the uterus. The time between the deposit of the semen and fecundation varies according to circumstances. If the sperm-cell travels to the ovarium it generally takes from three to five days to make the journey. As Dr. Pierce says: "The transportation is aided by the ciliary processes (little hairs) of the mucous surface of the vaginal and uterine walls, as well as ...

— Searchlights on Health: Light on Dark Corners • B.G. Jefferis

Words linked to "Fecundation" : superfetation, conception, self-fertilization, pollination, creation, cross-fertilisation, fecundate, self-fertilisation, enrichment, top dressing, cross-fertilization, pollenation