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Definition of Fertilization

Medically reviewed by Dr. Otari Nergadze, Neurosurgeon | Updated: January 2026

Fertilization: The process of combining the male gamete, or sperm, with the female gamete, or ovum. The product of fertilization is a cell called a zygote.

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