zygogenesis

zy•go•gen•e•sis

(ˌzaɪ goʊˈdʒɛn ə sɪs, ˌzɪg oʊ-)

n. 1. the formation of a zygote. 2. reproduction by means of gametes. [1945–50] zy`go•ge•net′ic (-dʒəˈnɛt ɪk) adj.