polyspermic

[pol-ee-spur-mee]

pol·y·sper·my

[pol-ee-spur-mee]
noun
the fertilization of an ovum by several spermatozoa.


Origin:
1885–90; see polyspermia, -y3

pol·y·sper·mic [pol-ee-spur-mik] , adjective
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Polyspermic is always a great word to know.
So is bezoar. Does it mean:
a calculus or concretion found in the stomach or intestines of certain animals, esp. ruminants, formerly reputed to be an effective remedy for poison.
a stew of meat, vegetables, potatoes, etc.
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