Definition

The process in which two haploid gametes combine during fertilization to create a diploid cell with a full set of chromosomes.

Example

Diplosis occurs when the nuclei of two gametes fuse during fertilization.

Conversation

Have you ever heard of the term diplosis?

I think so, but I’m not entirely sure what it means.

It's actually related to genetics, like when two gametes fuse during fertilization to form a diploid cell.

Oh, that makes sense! I always find genetics fascinating.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Diplosis is derived from the Greek word "diplous" (meaning double) and the suffix "-sis" (meaning process or action). The term refers to the rhetorical device of repeating a word or phrase in a sentence, emphasizing its importance by presenting it in a doubled form.

Memory Tip

Think of 'double' ('diplous') to remember that 'diplosis' involves the repetition of a word or phrase, highlighting its significance.

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