zygote
— Noun
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~ (genetics) the diploid cell resulting from the union of a haploid spermatozoon and ovum (including the organism that develops from that cell)
zygotene
— Noun
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~ the second stage of the prophase of meiosis
Zyloprim
— Noun
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~ a drug (trade name Zyloprim) used to treat gout and other conditions in which there is an excessive buildup of uric acid
zymase
— Noun
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~ a complex of enzymes that cause glycolysis; originally found in yeast but also present in higher organisms
zymogen
— Noun
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~ any of a group of compounds that are inactive precursors of enzymes and require some change (such as the hydrolysis of a fragment that masks an active enzyme) to become active
zymology
— Noun
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~ the branch of chemistry concerned with fermentation (as in making wine or brewing or distilling)
zymolysis
— Noun
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~ a process in which an agent causes an organic substance to break down into simpler substances; especially, the anaerobic breakdown of sugar into alcohol
zymosis
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~ a process in which an agent causes an organic substance to break down into simpler substances; especially, the anaerobic breakdown of sugar into alcohol
zymosis
— Noun
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~ (medicine) the development and spread of an infectious disease (especially one caused by a fungus)
zymurgy
— Noun
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~ the branch of chemistry concerned with fermentation (as in making wine or brewing or distilling)
Galeorhinus zyopterus
— Noun
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~ Pacific shark valued for its fins (used by Chinese in soup) and liver (rich in vitamin A)
Zyrian
— Noun
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~ the Finnic language spoken by the Komi