Definition of fertilization Fertilization

/fɚˌtʌlɪzejˈʃʌn/ - [fertulizeyshun] - fer•ti•li•za•tion

We found 9 definitions of fertilization from 6 different sources.

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fertilisation - /fˌɜːtɪla‍ɪzˈe‍ɪʃən/

fertilization - /fɚˌtʌlɪzejˈʃʌn/

Noun Plural: fertilizations
fertilization - creation by the physical union of male and female gametes; of sperm and ova in an animal or pollen and ovule in a plant
		fertilisation, fecundation, impregnation
		conception, creation the act of becoming pregnant; fertilization of an ovum by a spermatozoon
		pollenation, pollination transfer of pollen from the anther to the stigma of a plant
		cross-fertilisation, cross-fertilization interchange between different cultures or different ways of thinking that is mutually productive and beneficial; "the cross-fertilization of science and the creative arts"
		self-fertilisation, self-fertilization fertilization by the union of male and female gametes from the same individual
		superfecundation fertilization of two or more ova released during the same menstrual cycle by sperm from separate acts of coitus (especially by different males)
fertilization - making fertile as by applying fertilizer or manure
		fertilisation, fecundation, dressing
		enrichment act of making fuller or more meaningful or rewarding

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fertilization (Noun)
The act or process of rendering fertile.
fertilization (Noun)
The act of fecundating or impregnating animal or vegetable gametes; especially, the process by which in flowers the pollen renders the ovule fertile, or an analogous process in flowerless plants; fecundation; impregnation.

fertilization (n.)
The act or process of rendering fertile.
fertilization (n.)
The act of fecundating or impregnating animal or vegetable germs; esp., the process by which in flowers the pollen renders the ovule fertile, or an analogous process in flowerless plants; fecundation; impregnation.

fertilization
The union of male and female cells (e.g. sperm and egg) to form a new individual.

Fertilization (English spelling: fertilisation) is what happens when a male's sperm goes inside of a female's ovum (or "egg") and form a zygote. Fertilization is also called "conception".

In humans, biologists call a fertilized egg a zygote. It is called an embryo from 3-8 weeks (the "embryonic period".) Then after 8 weeks, it is called a fetus.

If it continues to grow normally it can eventually become a baby.

This difference in what people believe has led to many arguments over abortion.