"polyspermy" meaning in English

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Noun

Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} polyspermy (uncountable)
  1. (biology) The penetration of an ovum by more than one sperm. Wikipedia link: polyspermy Tags: uncountable Categories (topical): Biology Derived forms: electrical polyspermy block
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