synergid

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[], (Noun)

Definitions:
- Either of two cells which are situated adjacent to the egg cell within the embryo-sac of a flowering plant, and which assist in the process of fertilization. Frequently attributive, especially in "synergid cell".


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Origin:
late 19th century. From ancient Greek συνεργός working together + -id, after German Synergide




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