con·ju·ga·tion
n 1 : the act of conjugating : the state of being conjugated 2 a : fusion of usu. similar gametes with ultimate union of their nuclei that among lower thallophytes replaces the typical fertilization of higher forms b : temporary cytoplasmic union with exchange of nuclear material that is the usual sexual process in ciliated protozoans c : the one-way transfer of DNA between bacteria in cellular contact con*ju*ga*tion*al adj
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