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con⋅ju⋅gant

  [kon-juh-guhnt]
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–noun Biology.
either of two organisms participating in the process of conjugation.
Origin:
1905–10; conjug(ate) + -ant
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con·ju·gant   (kŏn'jə-gənt)   
n.  Either of a pair of organisms, cells, or gametes undergoing conjugation.

[From Latin coniugāns, coniugant-, present participle of coniugāre, to unite; see conjugate.]
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Main Entry: con·ju·gant
Pronunciation: 'kän-ji-g&nt
Function: noun
: either of a pair of conjugating gametes or organisms
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conjugant con·ju·gant (kŏn'jə-gənt)
n.
Either of a pair of organisms, cells, or gametes undergoing conjugation.

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