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Fertilization (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.

Nouns denoting natural events.

The process of fertilization occurs when a sperm cell successfully penetrates the outer layer of the egg and fuses with the genetic material inside.
In plants, fertilization typically takes place in the ovary of the flower, where sperm cells from the pollen fertilize the ovules.
The chances of fertilization are higher when a woman has a regular menstrual cycle and the timing of intercourse is synchronized with ovulation.
Fertilization is a critical step in the development of a zygote, which eventually grows into a multicellular organism.
During in vitro fertilization, an egg is fertilized with sperm in a laboratory dish, rather than through natural intercourse.