adj, noun ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   The collective changes or conditions preceding fecundation, especially those affecting the ovum. dated, rare, uncountable

Adjective

1. 1
   prior to fecundation. not-comparable

Etymology

From pre- + fecundation.

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